US Bridges

CR 500S over Bear Creek

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.15 W of CR 1200 E · Structure no. 0300233

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500S over Bear Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2038. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500S
CrossesBear Creek
Location00.15 W of CR 1200 E
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.13083, -85.68942
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic260 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500S over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500S over Bear 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 500S over Bear Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over Bear Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.