US Bridges

CR 350E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.07 S of CR 700 S · Structure no. 0800103

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 350E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 144 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2031. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 350E
CrossesMiddle Fork Wildcat CR
Location00.07 S of CR 700 S
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44443, -86.45889
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2011)
Projected traffic177 by 2031
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$100,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 350E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 350E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 350E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.