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CR 500 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree

Good

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Base RD · Structure no. 1600213

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 500 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 W
CrossesBr Fall Fork Clifty Cree
Location00.10 N of Base RD
RouteCounty Highway 163
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.33846, -85.57398
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2017)
Projected traffic170 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 500 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.