US Bridges

CR 300W over Big Creek Ditch

Fair

White County, Indiana · 00.74 S CR 350 S · Structure no. 9100151

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Big Creek Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 300W over Big Creek Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 300W
CrossesBig Creek Ditch
Location00.74 S CR 350 S
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.68853, -86.92728
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$346,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300W over Big Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300W 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 November 2024.

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

About 165 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300W over Big Creek Ditch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Big Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.