US Bridges

CR 300N over Mutton Creek

Poor

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.25 W of CR 800 W · Structure no. 4000013

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300N over Mutton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 300N over Mutton Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300N
CrossesMutton Creek
Location00.25 W of CR 800 W
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.02795, -85.76542
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic325 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$430,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300N over Mutton Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300N over Mutton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 300N over Mutton Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 300N over Mutton Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300N over Mutton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.