US Bridges

CR 300E over Billy Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 900 N · Structure no. 1100079

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
237
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300E over Billy Creek is a steel other carrying CR 300E over Billy Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 237 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300E
CrossesBilly Creek
Location00.30 S of CR 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51312, -87.05218
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2022)
Projected traffic299 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Billy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300E over Billy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300E over Billy Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 300E over Billy Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300E over Billy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.