Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Creek
FairParke County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 450 W · Structure no. 6100144
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 227
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Leatherwood RD 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 Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Creek carry?
About 227 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.