US Bridges

CR 300S over Brandywine Creek

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.63 W of S 275 E · Structure no. 3000736

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300S over Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300S over Brandywine Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2042. The structure is 292 ft (88.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 300S
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location00.63 W of S 275 E
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74275, -85.76144
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length292 ft (88.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2022)
Projected traffic2,060 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 300S over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (88.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300S over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.