US Bridges

CR 300 N over Busseron Creek

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.12 W of CR 500 E · Structure no. 7700146

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 N over Busseron Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 300 N over Busseron Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300 N
CrossesBusseron Creek
Location00.12 W of CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.1281, -87.31788
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$930,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300 N over Busseron Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is CR 300 N over Busseron Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 N over Busseron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.