US Bridges

CR 300N over Big Pine Creek

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 00.45 E of CR 50 W · Structure no. 8600048

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300N over Big Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300N over Big Pine Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 61 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2034. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300N
CrossesBig Pine Creek
Location00.45 E of CR 50 W
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.36081, -87.3218
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2014)
Projected traffic210 by 2034
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300N over Big Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is CR 300N over Big Pine 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300N over Big Pine Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300N over Big Pine Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300N over Big Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.