US Bridges

CR 300 South over Big Lick Creek

Fair

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Gadbury Road · Structure no. 0500077

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
531
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 South over Big Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300 South over Big Lick Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 531 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300 South
CrossesBig Lick Creek
Location00.20 E of Gadbury Road
RouteCounty Highway 300
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.40725, -85.40155
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2022)
Projected traffic714 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300 South over Big Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 South over Big Lick 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300 South over Big Lick Creek carry?

About 531 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 South over Big Lick Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 South over Big Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.