US Bridges

SR 350 over Castators Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 02.02 W SR 129 · Structure no. 031850

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,343
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 350 over Castators Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 350 over Castators Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 3,343 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,581 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 350
CrossesCastators Creek
Location02.02 W SR 129
RouteState Highway 350
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.15002, -85.243
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,343 (2004)
Projected traffic5,581 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Castators Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 350 over Castators Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 350 over Castators Creek carry?

About 3,343 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 350 over Castators Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m).

Who owns SR 350 over Castators Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.