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CR 300W over Ditch to Prairie Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.01 N of CR 150 N · Structure no. 1400206

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Ditch to Prairie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 300W over Ditch to Prairie Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 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
CrossesDitch to Prairie Creek
Location00.01 N of CR 150 N
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.67814, -87.22142
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 Ditch to Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300W over Ditch to Prairie 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 Ditch to Prairie Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Ditch to Prairie Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Ditch to Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.