US Bridges

CR 350N over S Fork Little Raccoon CR

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.16 E Smiley RD · Structure no. 6100106

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 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 1966, so it is 59 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 350N
CrossesS Fork Little Raccoon CR
Location00.16 E Smiley RD
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81638, -87.04505
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$214,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 350N over S Fork Little Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 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 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.