US Bridges

CR 350E over Village Creek

Poor

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.30 S of Alquina RD · Structure no. 2100055

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350E over Village Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 350E over Village Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 350E
CrossesVillage Creek
Location00.30 S of Alquina RD
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61319, -85.07323
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic650 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 350E over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350E over Village Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 350E over Village Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 350E over Village Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350E over Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.