US Bridges

CR 300S over Sugar Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.24 E of S 425 W · Structure no. 3000405

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,260
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300S over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300S over Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300S
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.24 E of S 425 W
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74232, -85.87699
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,260 (2022)
Projected traffic4,080 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 Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300S over 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 300S over Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 300S over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300S over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.