US Bridges

CR 300 S over West Fork of Keg Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 850 E · Structure no. 2600105

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 S over West Fork of Keg Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 300 S over West Fork of Keg Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300 S
CrossesWest Fork of Keg Creek
Location00.50 E of CR 850 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.31199, -87.39871
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 300 S over West Fork of Keg Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 S over West Fork of Keg Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300 S over West Fork of Keg Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 S over West Fork of Keg Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 S over West Fork of Keg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.