US Bridges

CR 300S over Branch of Denios Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.57 E of CR 400 W · Structure no. 0300152

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300S over Branch of Denios Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 300S over Branch of Denios Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300S
CrossesBranch of Denios Creek
Location00.57 E of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.15611, -85.97585
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2022)
Projected traffic440 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300S over Branch of Denios Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300S over Branch of Denios 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300S over Branch of Denios Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300S over Branch of Denios Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300S over Branch of Denios Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.