US Bridges

CR 300S over Little Sugar Creek

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.50 E of S 150 W · Structure no. 3000400

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300S over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300S over Little Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300S
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location00.50 E of S 150 W
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74263, -85.82014
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,350 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300S over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300S over Little Sugar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300S over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 300S over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300S over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.