CR 300 East over Big Pipe Creek
FairMiami County, Indiana · 0.20 N of CR 850 S · Structure no. 5200097
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 300 East over Big Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300 East over Big Pipe Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 300 East over Big Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 300 East over Big Pipe 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does CR 300 East over Big Pipe Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 300 East over Big Pipe Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 300 East over Big Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.