US Bridges

CR 300 South over French Lick Creek

Good

Orange County, Indiana · 0.04 W of SR 145 · Structure no. 5900123

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 South over French Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300 South over French Lick Creek in Orange 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2034. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 300 South
CrossesFrench Lick Creek
Location0.04 W of SR 145
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.51396, -86.61532
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2034
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 300 South over French Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 300 South over French Lick 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300 South over French Lick Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 South over French Lick Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 South over French Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.