US Bridges

CR 350S over Butternut Creek

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 0.6 Miles East of CR 200 · Structure no. 3800079

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350S over Butternut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 350S over Butternut Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 350S
CrossesButternut Creek
Location0.6 Miles East of CR 200
RouteCounty Highway 102
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38869, -85.00776
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2019)
Projected traffic170 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 350S over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350S over Butternut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

About 138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 350S over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350S over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.