US Bridges

CR 300N over Fall Fork Clifty Creek

FairPosted for load

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.03 NE of CR 1000 E · Structure no. 0300037

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300N over Fall Fork Clifty Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 300N over Fall Fork Clifty Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300N
CrossesFall Fork Clifty Creek
Location00.03 NE of CR 1000 E
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.24638, -85.70723
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating6.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic280 by 2038
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300N over Fall Fork Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300N over Fall Fork Clifty 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 300N over Fall Fork Clifty Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300N over Fall Fork Clifty Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300N over Fall Fork Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.