US Bridges

CR 300 S over South Fork Kokomo Creek

FairPosted for load

Howard County, Indiana · 0.3 MI E CR 200 E · Structure no. 3400069

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,931
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 S over South Fork Kokomo Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 300 S over South Fork Kokomo Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,931 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,439 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300 S
CrossesSouth Fork Kokomo Creek
Location0.3 MI E CR 200 E
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43391, -86.08552
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,931 (2024)
Projected traffic6,439 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300 S over South Fork Kokomo Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is CR 300 S over South Fork 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 S over South Fork Kokomo Creek carry?

About 3,931 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 S over South Fork Kokomo Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 S over South Fork Kokomo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.