US Bridges

CR 350 W over Little Wildcat Creek

Poor

Howard County, Indiana · 0.1 MI N CR 250 S · Structure no. 3400056

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
494
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350 W over Little Wildcat Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 350 W over Little Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 494 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 350 W
CrossesLittle Wildcat Creek
Location0.1 MI N CR 250 S
RouteCounty Highway 151
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44086, -86.19362
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic494 (2024)
Projected traffic809 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 W over Little Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350 W over Little Wildcat 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 350 W over Little Wildcat Creek carry?

About 494 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 350 W over Little Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350 W over Little Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.