US Bridges

CR 300 West over Blue Creek

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles N of CR 200 S · Structure no. 0100077

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 West over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300 West over Blue Creek in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 41 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 300 West
CrossesBlue Creek
Location0.10 Miles N of CR 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.71769, -84.99437
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2022)
Projected traffic396 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300 West over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is CR 300 West over Blue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300 West over Blue Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 West over Blue Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 West over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.