US Bridges

CR 460N over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.10 W of US 41 · Structure no. 6100138

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,163
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 460N over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 460N over Leatherwood Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 1,163 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,382 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 460N
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location00.10 W of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8333, -87.23721
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,163 (2018)
Projected traffic1,382 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 460N over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 460N 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 460N over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 1,163 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 460N over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 460N over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.