US Bridges

CR 500S over Big Pine Creek

Good

Benton County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 700 E · Structure no. 0400084

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over Big Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500S over Big Pine Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 127 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500S
CrossesBig Pine Creek
Location00.10 E of CR 700 E
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyBenton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.53355, -87.18895
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2013)
Projected traffic159 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$210,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500S over Big Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500S over Big Pine Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500S over Big Pine Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over Big Pine Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over Big Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.