US Bridges

CR 350W over Branch Hurricane CR

Good

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.59 N of CR 300 S · Structure no. 7400247

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350W over Branch Hurricane CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 350W over Branch Hurricane CR in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 350W
CrossesBranch Hurricane CR
Location00.59 N of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 223
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.85242, -87.11945
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$474,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 350W over Branch Hurricane CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350W over Branch Hurricane CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 350W over Branch Hurricane CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 350W over Branch Hurricane CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350W over Branch Hurricane CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.