US Bridges

Leavell RD over Nettle Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Franklin RD · Structure no. 8900150

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leavell RD over Nettle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Leavell RD over Nettle Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.

It carries about 127 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLeavell RD
CrossesNettle Creek
Location00.20 E of Franklin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92511, -85.17743
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2020)
Projected traffic172 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leavell RD over Nettle Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leavell RD over Nettle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Leavell RD over Nettle Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Leavell RD over Nettle Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Leavell RD over Nettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.