US Bridges

CR 500 North over W Branch Twelve Mile Cr.

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 01.00 E of CR 600 E · Structure no. 0900169

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 North over W Branch Twelve Mile Cr. is a concrete slab carrying CR 500 North over W Branch Twelve Mile Cr. in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 North
CrossesW Branch Twelve Mile Cr.
Location01.00 E of CR 600 E
RouteCounty Highway 258
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.83733, -86.24162
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic175 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 500 North over W Branch Twelve Mile Cr. built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 North over W Branch Twelve Mile Cr. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500 North over W Branch Twelve Mile Cr. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 North over W Branch Twelve Mile Cr.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 North over W Branch Twelve Mile Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.