CR 300 West over Scuffle Creek
PoorWells County, Indiana · 00.01 S of CR 1050 S · Structure no. 9000139
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,154
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 300 West over Scuffle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 300 West over Scuffle Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,154 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 300 West over Scuffle Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is CR 300 West over Scuffle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 300 West over Scuffle Creek carry?
About 1,154 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CR 300 West over Scuffle Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 300 West over Scuffle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.