Strawberry RD over Leatherwood Creek
PoorClosed to trafficParke County, Indiana · 00.90 E of CR 600W · Structure no. 6100140
- Built
- 1896
- 129 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 206
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Strawberry RD over Leatherwood Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Strawberry RD over Leatherwood Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 129 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 206 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Strawberry RD over Leatherwood Creek built?
It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Strawberry RD 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 Strawberry RD over Leatherwood Creek carry?
About 206 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Strawberry RD over Leatherwood Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Strawberry RD over Leatherwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.