US Bridges

CR 300W over Lilly Creek

PoorPosted for load

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 S CR 1100 N · Structure no. 4800038

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
438
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Lilly Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 300W over Lilly Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 438 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300W
CrossesLilly Creek
Location00.10 S CR 1100 N
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.26186, -85.72831
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2023)
Projected traffic621 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300W over Lilly Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300W over Lilly 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300W over Lilly Creek carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Lilly Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Lilly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.