US Bridges

CR 300E over Moots Creek

Good

White County, Indiana · 00.15 N CR 1250 S · Structure no. 9100241

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300E over Moots Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300E over Moots Creek in White County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 300E
CrossesMoots Creek
Location00.15 N CR 1250 S
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.57164, -86.81159
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300E over Moots Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300E over Moots Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300E over Moots Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300E over Moots Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300E over Moots Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.