US Bridges

CR 350 W over Hull Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 350 N · Structure no. 2600014

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350 W over Hull Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 350 W over Hull Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 350 W
CrossesHull Ditch
Location00.10 N of CR 350 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.40645, -87.63062
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating14.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks20%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 350 W over Hull Ditch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is CR 350 W over Hull Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 350 W over Hull Ditch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CR 350 W over Hull Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350 W over Hull Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.