CR 500E over Mud Creek
FairBoone County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 750 N · Structure no. 0600033
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500E over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500E over Mud Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 95 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2037. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500E over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is CR 500E over Mud 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does CR 500E over Mud Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500E over Mud Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500E over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.