US Bridges

CR 300N over Clifty Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.03 NW of CR 500 W · Structure no. 1600031

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300N over Clifty Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300N over Clifty Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2037. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300N
CrossesClifty Creek
Location00.03 NW of CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 182
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.37945, -85.57206
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic310 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 300N over Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300N over Clifty 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 300N over Clifty Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 300N over Clifty Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300N over Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.