US Bridges

CR 500 West over Cripe Run

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.10 S of CR 750 N · Structure no. 1200030

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 West over Cripe Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500 West over Cripe Run in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2034. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 West
CrossesCripe Run
Location0.10 S of CR 750 N
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.39452, -86.59952
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2014)
Projected traffic123 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 West over Cripe Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 West over Cripe Run 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does CR 500 West over Cripe Run carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 West over Cripe Run?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 West over Cripe Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.