US Bridges

Hilltop RD over Leatherwood Creek

Good

Parke County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 190 W · Structure no. 6100142

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilltop RD over Leatherwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hilltop RD over Leatherwood Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesHilltop RD
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location00.10 W of CR 190 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82198, -87.27367
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2018)
Projected traffic193 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Hilltop RD over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hilltop 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 Hilltop RD over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hilltop RD over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Hilltop RD over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.