US Bridges

CR 300E over Branch S Fk Patoka River

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Indiana · 00.08 S CR 725 S · Structure no. 6300089

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300E over Branch S Fk Patoka River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300E over Branch S Fk Patoka River in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 300E
CrossesBranch S Fk Patoka River
Location00.08 S CR 725 S
RouteCounty Highway 7
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.31007, -87.21946
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2022)
Projected traffic193 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300E over Branch S Fk Patoka River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR 300E over Branch S Fk Patoka River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300E over Branch S Fk Patoka River carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is CR 300E over Branch S Fk Patoka River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300E over Branch S Fk Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.