US Bridges

CR 300 E over South Fork Deer Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.1 MI N CR 400 N · Structure no. 3400066

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 E over South Fork Deer Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300 E over South Fork Deer Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300 E
CrossesSouth Fork Deer Creek
Location0.1 MI N CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.53553, -86.06977
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2024)
Projected traffic1,850 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 South Fork Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 E over South Fork Deer 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 South Fork Deer Creek carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 E over South Fork Deer Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 E over South Fork Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.