US Bridges

CR 300E over Fall Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.50 N US 36 · Structure no. 4800231

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
957
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300E over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300E over Fall Creek 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 8 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 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 300E
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.50 N US 36
RouteCounty Highway 93
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.01205, -85.61481
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fall Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 300E over Fall Creek 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 Fall Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 300E over Fall Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300E over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.