US Bridges

CR 300N over Beatty Walker Ditch

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 100 W · Structure no. 3600033

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300N over Beatty Walker Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300N over Beatty Walker Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 348 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 479 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300N
CrossesBeatty Walker Ditch
Location00.50 E of CR 100 W
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.92096, -86.0485
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2020)
Projected traffic479 by 2040
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 300N over Beatty Walker Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300N over Beatty Walker Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 300N over Beatty Walker Ditch carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300N over Beatty Walker Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300N over Beatty Walker Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.