US Bridges

CR 500N over Big Pine Creek Ditch

Good

Benton County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 300 E · Structure no. 0400224

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500N over Big Pine Creek Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 500N over Big Pine Creek Ditch in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 500N
CrossesBig Pine Creek Ditch
Location00.10 E of CR 300 E
RouteCounty Highway 500
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.67877, -87.26367
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
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2013)
Projected traffic28 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 Big Pine Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500N over Big Pine Creek Ditch 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 500N over Big Pine Creek Ditch carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 500N over Big Pine Creek Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m).

Who owns CR 500N over Big Pine Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.