US Bridges

CR 300W over Hawkins Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.25 N of Old 50 · Structure no. 1400171

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
435
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Hawkins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300W over Hawkins Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 46 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 5 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 569 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300W
CrossesHawkins Creek
Location00.25 N of Old 50
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.65126, -87.22657
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2023)
Projected traffic569 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Hawkins Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CR 300W over Hawkins 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 300W over Hawkins Creek carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Hawkins Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Hawkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.