US Bridges

CR 300E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR

Good

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.43 S of CR 700 S · Structure no. 0800023

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 300E
CrossesMiddle Fork Wildcat CR
Location00.43 S of CR 700 S
RouteCounty Highway 300
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43918, -86.46847
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2011)
Projected traffic307 by 2031
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 300E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 300E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.