US Bridges

CR 300E over Br of Flatrock River

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.27 S of CR 900 N · Structure no. 0300338

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300E over Br of Flatrock River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 300E over Br of Flatrock River in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 300E
CrossesBr of Flatrock River
Location00.27 S of CR 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 189
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.33022, -85.85634
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic260 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 300E over Br of Flatrock River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300E over Br of Flatrock River 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 300E over Br of Flatrock River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 300E over Br of Flatrock River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300E over Br of Flatrock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.