CR 300S over Birch Creek
FairClay County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 200 W · Structure no. 1100090
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 267
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 300S over Birch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300S over Birch Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 267 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 300S over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 300S over Birch 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 300S over Birch Creek carry?
About 267 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 300S over Birch Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 300S over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.