US Bridges

CR 300N over Turkey Run

FairPosted for load

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 300 E · Structure no. 2300072

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
473
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300N over Turkey Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300N over Turkey Run in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 473 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 637 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300N
CrossesTurkey Run
Location00.10 E of CR 300 E
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17124, -87.19679
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2022)
Projected traffic637 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 300N over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300N over Turkey Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300N over Turkey Run carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 300N over Turkey Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300N over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.