US Bridges

CR 500S over Little Deer Creek

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.05 E of CR 850 E · Structure no. 0900099

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over Little Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 500S over Little Deer Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500S
CrossesLittle Deer Creek
Location00.05 E of CR 850 E
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.69301, -86.2123
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2023)
Projected traffic650 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500S over Little Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500S over Little Deer 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 Deer Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over Little Deer Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over Little Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.