US Bridges

CR 350N over S Fork Little Raccoon CR

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.01 E of CR 900 E · Structure no. 6100104

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350N over S Fork Little Raccoon CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 350N over S Fork Little Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2038. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 350N
CrossesS Fork Little Raccoon CR
Location00.01 E of CR 900 E
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81662, -87.06645
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic202 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 350N over S Fork Little Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350N over S Fork Little Raccoon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 350N over S Fork Little Raccoon CR carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 350N over S Fork Little Raccoon CR?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350N over S Fork Little Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.