US Bridges

CR 300N over Branch Huffman Ditch

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 200 W · Structure no. 7400047

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300N over Branch Huffman Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 300N over Branch Huffman Ditch in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300N
CrossesBranch Huffman Ditch
Location00.30 E of CR 200 W
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.93034, -87.08589
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic260 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 300N over Branch Huffman Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300N over Branch Huffman Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300N over Branch Huffman Ditch carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 300N over Branch Huffman Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300N over Branch Huffman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.