US Bridges

CR 1300 N over Simonton Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.50 W of CR 500 E · Structure no. 8500550

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1300 N over Simonton Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 1300 N over Simonton Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 330 by 2034. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1300 N
CrossesSimonton Creek
Location00.50 W of CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 242
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.01612, -85.71149
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2014)
Projected traffic330 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 1300 N over Simonton Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1300 N over Simonton 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1300 N over Simonton Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1300 N over Simonton Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1300 N over Simonton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.