US Bridges

CR 1300S over Mill Creek

Good

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.60 W of CR 700 E · Structure no. 6700249

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1300S over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1300S over Mill Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1300S
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.60 W of CR 700 E
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.47034, -86.74365
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2023)
Projected traffic740 by 2043
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1300S over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1300S over Mill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1300S over Mill Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1300S over Mill Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1300S over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.