US Bridges

CR 300 N over Kettle Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.58 W of CR 500 E · Structure no. 7700145

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 N over Kettle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 300 N over Kettle Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2031. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300 N
CrossesKettle Creek
Location00.58 W of CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.12815, -87.32634
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2011)
Projected traffic260 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 N over Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 N over Kettle 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 N over Kettle Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 N over Kettle Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 N over Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.