US Bridges

CR 300S over Branch of Veales Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 300 W · Structure no. 1400144

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300S over Branch of Veales Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300S over Branch of Veales Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 300S
CrossesBranch of Veales Creek
Location00.30 E of CR 300 W
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.61268, -87.21678
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2023)
Projected traffic177 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 300S over Branch of Veales Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300S over Branch of Veales 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 300S over Branch of Veales Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 300S over Branch of Veales Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300S over Branch of Veales Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.