US Bridges

CR 300 S over Turtle Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.16 W of CR 625 W · Structure no. 7700071

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 S over Turtle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300 S over Turtle Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300 S
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location00.16 W of CR 625 W
RouteCounty Highway 540
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.04169, -87.52514
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2011)
Projected traffic650 by 2031
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300 S over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 S over Turtle 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 300 S over Turtle Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 S over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 S over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.