US Bridges

CR 500N over Sugar Creek

Fair

Benton County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 100 W · Structure no. 0400014

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500N over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500N over Sugar Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500N
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.10 W of CR 100 W
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyBenton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.67917, -87.34139
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
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2013)
Projected traffic117 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500N over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500N over Sugar 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500N over Sugar Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 500N over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500N over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.