US Bridges

CR 300W over Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.12 N of 600 S · Structure no. 3000375

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300W over Little Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300W
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location00.12 N of 600 S
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70005, -85.8571
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$57,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300W over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300W over Little Sugar Creek 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 300W over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.