US 36 over Leatherwood Creek
FairParke County, Indiana · 04.70 E SR 63 · Structure no. 011500
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,880
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 over Leatherwood Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 over Leatherwood Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 49 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2025. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 over Leatherwood Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is US 36 over Leatherwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 36 over Leatherwood Creek carry?
About 2,880 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 36 over Leatherwood Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 over Leatherwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.