US Bridges

CR 300 E over Kokomo Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.6 MI S CR 200 S · Structure no. 3400020

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,527
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 E over Kokomo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300 E over Kokomo Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 2,527 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,139 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300 E
CrossesKokomo Creek
Location0.6 MI S CR 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44123, -86.06986
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,527 (2024)
Projected traffic4,139 by 2044
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 300 E over Kokomo Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 E over Kokomo 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300 E over Kokomo Creek carry?

About 2,527 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 E over Kokomo Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 E over Kokomo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.