US Bridges

CR 350N over Little Raccoon Creek

PoorPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of CR 570 E · Structure no. 6100122

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
361
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350N over Little Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 350N over Little Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 361 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2038. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 350N
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location00.00 Int of CR 570 E
RouteCounty Highway 141
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81499, -87.1272
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2018)
Projected traffic429 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 350N over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350N over Little Raccoon Creek 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 Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 350N over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350N over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.