US Bridges

CR 300 S over Busseron Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.42 E US 41 · Structure no. 7700108

Built
1899
126 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 S over Busseron Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 300 S over Busseron Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1899, so it is 126 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2031. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300 S
CrossesBusseron Creek
Location00.42 E US 41
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.0397, -87.40191
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic130 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300 S over Busseron Creek built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 S over Busseron Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 300 S over Busseron Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 S over Busseron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.