Leatherwood Church over Leatherwood Creek @nell
FairPosted for loadAdair County, Kentucky · .15 MI SE of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 001C00017N
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 38
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leatherwood Church over Leatherwood Creek @nell is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Leatherwood Church over Leatherwood Creek @nell in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kentucky 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Leatherwood Church over Leatherwood Creek @nell built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Leatherwood Church over Leatherwood Creek @nell 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Leatherwood Church over Leatherwood Creek @nell carry?
About 38 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Leatherwood Church over Leatherwood Creek @nell?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Leatherwood Church over Leatherwood Creek @nell?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.