US Bridges

CR 350 S over Sand Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.50 W of CR 450 E · Structure no. 2600085

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350 S over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 350 S over Sand Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 105 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 350 S
CrossesSand Creek
Location00.50 W of CR 450 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.30418, -87.49273
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 350 S over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is CR 350 S over Sand 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 350 S over Sand Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 350 S over Sand Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350 S over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.