US Bridges

CR 300S over Branch of E Fork Mill CR

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.40 E of CR 250 W · Structure no. 3200126

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300S over Branch of E Fork Mill CR is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 300S over Branch of E Fork Mill CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300S
CrossesBranch of E Fork Mill CR
Location00.40 E of CR 250 W
RouteCounty Highway 128
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71668, -86.55798
Functional classRural Local

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic225 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Branch of E Fork Mill CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300S over Branch of E Fork Mill CR 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 Branch of E Fork Mill CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300S over Branch of E Fork Mill CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300S over Branch of E Fork Mill CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.