US Bridges

CR 500E over Aikman Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Indiana · 01.25 N of CR 400 S · Structure no. 1400135

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Aikman Creek is a steel other carrying CR 500E over Aikman Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500E
CrossesAikman Creek
Location01.25 N of CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.61526, -87.0734
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2019)
Projected traffic184 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 Aikman Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500E over Aikman Creek 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 June 2023.

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

About 141 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Aikman Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over Aikman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.