US Bridges

CR 300 West over Loblolly Creek

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles N of CR 1200 S · Structure no. 0100128

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 West over Loblolly Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300 West over Loblolly Creek in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Indiana 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 300 West
CrossesLoblolly Creek
Location0.10 Miles N of CR 1200 S
RouteCounty Highway 300
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.57084, -84.99218
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Loblolly Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 West over Loblolly Creek 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 June 2024.

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

About 164 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 West over Loblolly Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 West over Loblolly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.