CR 30E over Coal Creek
PoorFountain County, Indiana · 00.30 S / Osborn Prairie · Structure no. 2300131
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 30E over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 30E over Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 30E over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 30E over Coal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 30E over Coal Creek carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 30E over Coal Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 30E over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.