US Bridges

SR 350 over Plum Creek

Good

Ripley County, Indiana · 02.36 E US 421 · Structure no. 031831

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,811
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 350 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 350 over Plum Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,811 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,861 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 350
CrossesPlum Creek
Location02.36 E US 421
RouteState Highway 350
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.14764, -85.25662
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,811 (2022)
Projected traffic2,861 by 2042
Trucks15%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 350 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 350 over Plum 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 350 over Plum Creek carry?

About 2,811 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 350 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 350 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.