US Bridges

CR 320E over Branch of Dry Run

Poor

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Division RD · Structure no. 2300151

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 320E over Branch of Dry Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 320E over Branch of Dry Run in Fountain 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 320E
CrossesBranch of Dry Run
Location00.10 S of Division RD
RouteCounty Highway 273
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12747, -87.2018
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic161 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 320E over Branch of Dry Run built?

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

What condition is CR 320E over Branch of Dry Run 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 320E over Branch of Dry Run carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 320E over Branch of Dry Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 320E over Branch of Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.