US Bridges

CR 330W over Branch Driftwood River

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.56 S of CR 450 N · Structure no. 0300136

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 330W over Branch Driftwood River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 330W over Branch Driftwood River in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 330W
CrossesBranch Driftwood River
Location00.56 S of CR 450 N
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.25823, -85.97596
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2022)
Projected traffic940 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 330W over Branch Driftwood River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 330W over Branch Driftwood River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 330W over Branch Driftwood River carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 330W over Branch Driftwood River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 330W over Branch Driftwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.