US Bridges

CR 500E over Kilmore Creek

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 400 N · Structure no. 1200092

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Kilmore Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500E over Kilmore Creek in Clinton 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2034. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 500E
CrossesKilmore Creek
Location00.20 N of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.34755, -86.41201
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2014)
Projected traffic245 by 2034
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 Kilmore Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 500E over Kilmore 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 April 2022.

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

About 204 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Kilmore Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over Kilmore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.