US Bridges

CR 300E over Big Creek Ditch

Fair

White County, Indiana · 00.20 S CR 400 S · Structure no. 9100143

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300E over Big Creek Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300E over Big Creek Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300E
CrossesBig Creek Ditch
Location00.20 S CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.69031, -86.81348
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2024)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2044
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$565,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300E over Big Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300E over Big Creek Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300E over Big Creek Ditch carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300E over Big Creek Ditch?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300E over Big Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.