IR1016, bridge replacement, bridge 28 on leota road over big OX creek, scott county, b-45523

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $500,000.00 to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on May 27, 2025, to support bridge replacement infrastructure in Scott County, Indiana. Specifically, the funding will support the replacement of Bridge 28 on Leota Road over Big Ox Creek in the Seymour District, identified as project B-45523 (DES 2301637). This award represents a formula-based allocation through the Federal-aid Highway Program, which provides annual funding to states for highway and bridge infrastructure projects that enhance transportation safety and preservation.

The project encompasses preliminary engineering services, with Scott County Government designated as a sub-awardee responsible for conducting preliminary engineering activities. The bridge replacement project will be administered by INDOT in accordance with the Federal-aid Highway Program requirements, including environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act and compliance with applicable federal transportation regulations. The formula grant structure reflects the standard federal-state cooperative approach to highway infrastructure development authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Project description

B-45523 - DES 2301637 bridge replacement on IR1016 in scott county seymour district