CR 300 S over Skelton Creek
PoorGibson County, Indiana · 00.26 N of CR 425 W · Structure no. 2600374
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 300 S over Skelton Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 300 S over Skelton Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 300 S over Skelton Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 300 S over Skelton 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does CR 300 S over Skelton Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is CR 300 S over Skelton Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns CR 300 S over Skelton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.