CR 300 E over Wildcat Creek
PoorHoward County, Indiana · 0.7 MI N CR 50 N · Structure no. 3400019
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 300 E over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300 E over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 300 E over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is CR 300 E over Wildcat Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 300 E over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 300 E over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CR 300 E over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.