US Bridges

CR 500 West over Crooked Creek

Poor

Cass County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 250 N · Structure no. 0900056

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 West over Crooked Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 500 West over Crooked Creek in Cass 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 West
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.20 N of CR 250 N
RouteCounty Highway 267
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.80347, -86.46804
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$251,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500 West over Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 500 West over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500 West over Crooked Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 West over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 West over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.