US Bridges

CR 1300N over Van Buren Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 300 E · Structure no. 1100270

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1300N over Van Buren Creek is a steel other carrying CR 1300N over Van Buren Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6 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 load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1300N
CrossesVan Buren Creek
Location00.30 W of CR 300 E
RouteCounty Highway 82
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.57525, -87.05603
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic189 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 1300N over Van Buren Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1300N over Van Buren 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 1300N over Van Buren Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 1300N over Van Buren Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1300N over Van Buren Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.