US Bridges

CR 300 West over Indian Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.01 S of Indian Creek RD · Structure no. 4100084

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,002
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 West over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300 West over Indian Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,002 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,928 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300 West
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.01 S of Indian Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.37649, -86.15858
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,002 (2022)
Projected traffic5,928 by 2042
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 West over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 West over Indian 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 June 2024.

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

About 3,002 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 West over Indian Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 West over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.