US Bridges

CR 300E over Van Buren Creek

Poor

Clay County, Indiana · 00.40 S of CR 1300 N · Structure no. 1100025

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300E over Van Buren Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 300E over Van Buren Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 300E
CrossesVan Buren Creek
Location00.40 S of CR 1300 N
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56981, -87.05088
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic189 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300E over Van Buren Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300E over Van Buren Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300E over Van Buren Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 300E over Van Buren Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300E over Van Buren Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.