CR 500N over Leatherwood Creek
FairRipley County, Indiana · 00.01 E of Happy Hollow R · Structure no. 6900155
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500N over Leatherwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500N over Leatherwood Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500N over Leatherwood Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500N 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500N over Leatherwood Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 500N over Leatherwood Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500N over Leatherwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.