FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 300 S

Carrying CR 300 S over BUSSERON CREEK

00.42 E US 41, Sullivan, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: CR 300 S

The CR 300 S bridge in Sullivan, Indiana carries CR 300 S over BUSSERON CREEK. It was built in 1899, making it 127 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 39.0 meters (128 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 110 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR 300 S compares

208
Bridges in Sullivan · 11 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
0.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
0.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
0/9
Failed (0)
Superstructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Substructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1899
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
39.0 m (128 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
110 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7700108

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • At 0/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
  • At 0/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.

How to read this record

CR 300 S is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CR 300 S against other structures in Sullivan and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CR 300 S?

CR 300 S in Sullivan, Indiana has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 300 S inspected?

CR 300 S's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 110 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 300 S is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 300 S?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for CR 300 S.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 300 S?

CR 300 S is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 300 S and does age affect safety?

CR 300 S was built in 1899, making it 127 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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