US Bridges

CR 300E over Davis Enlow Ditch

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.25 S of CR 1700 N · Structure no. 7400238

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,270
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300E over Davis Enlow Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 300E over Davis Enlow Ditch in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300E
CrossesDavis Enlow Ditch
Location00.25 S of CR 1700 N
RouteCounty Highway 325
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.12932, -86.99842
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (2022)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 300E over Davis Enlow Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300E over Davis Enlow 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 300E over Davis Enlow Ditch carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 300E over Davis Enlow Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300E over Davis Enlow Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.