US Bridges

CR 150N over Leatherman Creek

GoodPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.01 W of CR 625 W · Structure no. 6700247

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150N over Leatherman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 150N over Leatherman Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 150N
CrossesLeatherman Creek
Location00.01 W of CR 625 W
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.68264, -86.96101
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$951,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 150N over Leatherman Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150N over Leatherman 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 150N over Leatherman Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 150N over Leatherman Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150N over Leatherman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.