US Bridges

CR 350S over Branch of Brooks Creek

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 0.4 Miles West of Como Ro · Structure no. 3800131

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350S over Branch of Brooks Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 350S over Branch of Brooks Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 350S
CrossesBranch of Brooks Creek
Location0.4 Miles West of Como Ro
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38756, -85.0942
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 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 Branch of Brooks Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350S over Branch of Brooks 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 350S over Branch of Brooks Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 350S over Branch of Brooks Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350S over Branch of Brooks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.