US Bridges

CR 350E over Branch of Butlers Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 500 N · Structure no. 2100067

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350E over Branch of Butlers Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 350E over Branch of Butlers Creek 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 350E
CrossesBranch of Butlers Creek
Location00.10 S of CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyFayette County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71303, -85.07214
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic175 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$700,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 350E over Branch of Butlers Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 350E over Branch of Butlers Creek 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 350E over Branch of Butlers Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 350E over Branch of Butlers Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350E over Branch of Butlers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.