US Bridges

CR 300 W over Turman Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.39 N of W Chowning ST · Structure no. 7700219

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 W over Turman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300 W over Turman Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2031. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 300 W
CrossesTurman Creek
Location00.39 N of W Chowning ST
RouteCounty Highway 161
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20222, -87.4609
Functional classRural Local

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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2011)
Projected traffic260 by 2031
Trucks3%
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 300 W over Turman Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 W over Turman 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 W over Turman Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 W over Turman Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 W over Turman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.