CR 300N over Little Otter Creek
FairRipley County, Indiana · 00.17 E of Old Michigan R · Structure no. 6900048
- Built
- 1880
- 145 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 300N over Little Otter Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying CR 300N over Little Otter Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 145 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 300N over Little Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is CR 300N over Little Otter 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 300N over Little Otter Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 300N over Little Otter Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 300N over Little Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.