US Bridges

Leslie Road over Tributary of Coles Creek

Poor

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.05 MI E of Brush Creek · Structure no. 8700057

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leslie Road over Tributary of Coles Creek is a steel culvert carrying Leslie Road over Tributary of Coles Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLeslie Road
CrossesTributary of Coles Creek
Location00.05 MI E of Brush Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.1483, -87.15369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2021)
Projected traffic222 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$902,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leslie Road over Tributary of Coles Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leslie Road over Tributary of Coles 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Leslie Road over Tributary of Coles Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Leslie Road over Tributary of Coles Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Leslie Road over Tributary of Coles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.