CR 500N over Birch Creek
GoodClay County, Indiana · 00.40 E of SR 59 · Structure no. 1100067
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 237
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500N over Birch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500N over Birch Creek in Clay 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 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500N over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500N over Birch 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 500N over Birch Creek carry?
About 237 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500N over Birch Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500N over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.