US Bridges

Marshall RD over Leatherwood Creek

Good

Parke County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 450 N · Structure no. 6100128

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
515
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshall RD over Leatherwood Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Marshall RD over Leatherwood Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 515 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMarshall RD
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location00.30 N of CR 450 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83896, -87.19271
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2018)
Projected traffic612 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marshall RD over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marshall RD over Leatherwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Marshall RD over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marshall RD over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Marshall RD over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.