US Bridges

CR 300E over Sly Fork

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.30 S CR 600 S · Structure no. 4800230

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
957
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300E over Sly Fork is a concrete culvert carrying CR 300E over Sly Fork in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 957 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,356 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300E
CrossesSly Fork
Location00.30 S CR 600 S
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.0149, -85.6148
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic957 (2023)
Projected traffic1,356 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300E over Sly Fork built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300E over Sly Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300E over Sly Fork carry?

About 957 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300E over Sly Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300E over Sly Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.