US Bridges

CR 300 East over Deer Creek

Fair

Miami County, Indiana · 0.20 N of CR 1150 S · Structure no. 5200098

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 East over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300 East over Deer Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 80 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 5 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300 East
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.20 N of CR 1150 S
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.60323, -86.01367
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2011)
Projected traffic700 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 300 East over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is CR 300 East over Deer 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 Deer Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 East over Deer Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 East over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.