US Bridges

CR 500E over Croys Creek

Good

Clay County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 800 N · Structure no. 1100063

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Croys Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500E over Croys Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 179 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 500E
CrossesCroys Creek
Location00.30 S of CR 800 N
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50131, -87.01437
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2022)
Projected traffic226 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 500E over Croys Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500E over Croys Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500E over Croys Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Croys Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over Croys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.