US Bridges

CR 40N over Leatherwood Creek

PoorPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.30 S of US 36 · Structure no. 6100060

Built
1883
142 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 40N over Leatherwood Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 40N over Leatherwood Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1883 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 142 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 40N
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location00.30 S of US 36
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77353, -87.3312
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5.3 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2018)
Projected traffic122 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$144,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 40N over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is CR 40N over Leatherwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 40N over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 40N over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 40N over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.