US Bridges

CR 300E over Bachelor Run

Good

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.08 S CR 150 S · Structure no. 0800148

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300E over Bachelor Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300E over Bachelor Run in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300E
CrossesBachelor Run
Location00.08 S CR 150 S
RouteCounty Highway 300
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.524, -86.46806
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2011)
Projected traffic83 by 2031
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 300E over Bachelor Run built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300E over Bachelor Run 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 Bachelor Run carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300E over Bachelor Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300E over Bachelor Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.