US Bridges

CR 500S over Ell Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.60 E of CR 525 W · Structure no. 1900065

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over Ell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500S over Ell Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 5 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 563 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500S
CrossesEll Creek
Location00.60 E of CR 525 W
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.30586, -86.9913
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2012)
Projected traffic563 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 500S over Ell Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500S over Ell 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500S over Ell Creek carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over Ell Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over Ell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.