CR 500N over Mud Creek
PoorPosted for loadDelaware County, Indiana · 00.03 W of CR 850 E · Structure no. 1800086
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500N over Mud Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 500N over Mud Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500N over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is CR 500N over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500N over Mud Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 500N over Mud Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500N over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.