Route H-301 over Branch of First Creek
FairMartin County, Indiana · 30KM S of H-290 · Structure no. 1IN3354
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Route H-301 over Branch of First Creek is a steel culvert carrying Route H-301 over Branch of First Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route H-301 over Branch of First Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route H-301 over Branch of First 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Route H-301 over Branch of First Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Route H-301 over Branch of First Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Route H-301 over Branch of First Creek?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.