US Bridges

CR 350E over Cornstalk Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.10 N of SR 234 · Structure no. 5400145

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350E over Cornstalk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 350E over Cornstalk Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 350E
CrossesCornstalk Creek
Location00.10 N of SR 234
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91278, -86.83662
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 350E over Cornstalk Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350E over Cornstalk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 350E over Cornstalk Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 350E over Cornstalk Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350E over Cornstalk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.