US Bridges

CR 300S over Big Raccoon Creek

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 600 W · Structure no. 0600100

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300S over Big Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300S over Big Raccoon Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2037. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 300S
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek
Location00.30 W of CR 600 W
RouteCounty Highway 300
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99575, -86.58824
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2017)
Projected traffic530 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Big Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300S over Big Raccoon 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 300S over Big Raccoon Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300S over Big Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300S over Big Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.