US Bridges

CR 300S over Six Mile Creek

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.38 W of N 1000 W · Structure no. 3000555

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300S over Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300S over Six Mile Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300S
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location00.38 W of N 1000 W
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74213, -85.63974
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2022)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300S over Six Mile 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 Six Mile Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 300S over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300S over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.