CR 500 East over Blue Creek
FairAdams County, Indiana · 0.40 Miles S of CR 300 S · Structure no. 0100084
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 East over Blue Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500 East over Blue Creek in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 East over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 East over Blue 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500 East over Blue Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 East over Blue Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 East over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.