CR 500S over Little Sand Creek
FairBartholomew County, Indiana · 01.06 W of US 31 · Structure no. 0300110
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,010
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500S over Little Sand Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 500S over Little Sand Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500S over Little Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500S over Little Sand 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500S over Little Sand Creek carry?
About 1,010 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500S over Little Sand Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500S over Little Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.