US Bridges

CR 500S over Little Rock Creek

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.25 E of CR 200 E · Structure no. 0900096

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over Little Rock Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 500S over Little Rock Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500S
CrossesLittle Rock Creek
Location00.25 E of CR 200 E
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.69263, -86.33144
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500S over Little Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500S over Little Rock 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500S over Little Rock Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over Little Rock Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over Little Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.