US Bridges

CR 350W over E Fork of Big Walnut CR

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 650 N · Structure no. 3200064

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350W over E Fork of Big Walnut CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 350W over E Fork of Big Walnut CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 90 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 350W
CrossesE Fork of Big Walnut CR
Location00.50 N of CR 650 N
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86115, -86.5832
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 350W over E Fork of Big Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is CR 350W over E Fork of Big Walnut 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 350W over E Fork of Big Walnut CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 350W over E Fork of Big Walnut CR?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350W over E Fork of Big Walnut CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.