US Bridges

CR 300 West over Brook Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.1 MI S of SR 124 · Structure no. 3500011

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 West over Brook Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300 West over Brook Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300 West
CrossesBrook Creek
Location0.1 MI S of SR 124
RouteCounty Highway 349
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.73998, -85.50691
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,125 (2021)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$579,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300 West over Brook Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 West over Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 300 West over Brook Creek carry?

About 1,125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 West over Brook Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 West over Brook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.