US Bridges

CR 350W over Simple Br of Symons CR

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 925 N · Structure no. 2100009

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350W over Simple Br of Symons CR is a steel culvert carrying CR 350W over Simple Br of Symons CR in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 350W
CrossesSimple Br of Symons CR
Location00.20 S of CR 925 N
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyFayette County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77554, -85.20242
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 350W over Simple Br of Symons CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350W over Simple Br of Symons 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 350W over Simple Br of Symons CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 350W over Simple Br of Symons CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350W over Simple Br of Symons CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.