US Bridges

CR 350N over Falls Branch Creek

Good

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.50 W of 200 W · Structure no. 6700234

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,940
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350N over Falls Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 350N over Falls Branch Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,660 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 350N
CrossesFalls Branch Creek
Location00.50 W of 200 W
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71197, -86.89496
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2023)
Projected traffic2,660 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Falls Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350N over Falls Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 350N over Falls Branch Creek carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 350N over Falls Branch Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350N over Falls Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.