US Bridges

CR 300W over Little Birch Creek

Good

Clay County, Indiana · 00.60 S of CR 600 N · Structure no. 1100275

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Little Birch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300W over Little Birch Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 300W
CrossesLittle Birch Creek
Location00.60 S of CR 600 N
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.46702, -87.16349
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300W over Little Birch Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300W over Little Birch Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300W over Little Birch Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Little Birch Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Little Birch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.