US Bridges

CR 350N over S Fork Little Raccoon CR

Poor

Parke County, Indiana · 00.44 E of CR 900 E · Structure no. 6100105

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350N over S Fork Little Raccoon CR is a concrete culvert carrying CR 350N over S Fork Little Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 3 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 350N
CrossesS Fork Little Raccoon CR
Location00.44 E of CR 900 E
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81656, -87.0586
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350N over S Fork Little Raccoon CR 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 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.