Leota Road over Big Ox Creek
PoorScott County, Indiana · 00.49 E of Big Ox RD · Structure no. 7200019
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leota Road over Big Ox Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leota Road over Big Ox Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4 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.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Leota Road over Big Ox Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Leota Road over Big Ox 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Leota Road over Big Ox Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Leota Road over Big Ox Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Leota Road over Big Ox Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.