US Bridges

CR 350E over Branch Mud Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Indiana · 00.14 S CR 750 N · Structure no. 6300031

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350E over Branch Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 350E over Branch Mud Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 102 years old, older 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR 350E
CrossesBranch Mud Creek
Location00.14 S CR 750 N
RouteCounty Highway 339
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.5261, -87.2125
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.1 US tons
Inventory rating6.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2019)
Projected traffic93 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 350E over Branch Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CR 350E over Branch Mud 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 350E over Branch Mud Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 350E over Branch Mud Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350E over Branch Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.