US Bridges

CR 300 South over Sugar Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.20 E of CR 1200 E · Structure no. 1200111

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 South over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300 South over Sugar Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2034. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 300 South
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.20 E of CR 1200 E
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24446, -86.27671
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2014)
Projected traffic245 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 300 South over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 South over Sugar 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300 South over Sugar Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 South over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 South over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.