CR 1300E over Swinging Creek
FairSpencer County, Indiana · 00.25 S of SR 545 · Structure no. 7400150
- Built
- 1898
- 127 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 1300E over Swinging Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1300E over Swinging Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 127 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 1300E over Swinging Creek built?
It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is CR 1300E over Swinging 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 1300E over Swinging Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 1300E over Swinging Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 1300E over Swinging Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.