US Bridges

CR 500E over Dry Run

FairPosted for load

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of CR 130 N · Structure no. 2300073

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Dry Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 500E over Dry Run in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500E
CrossesDry Run
Location00.00 Int of CR 130 N
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.14582, -87.16748
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2012)
Projected traffic161 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 Dry Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is CR 500E over Dry Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500E over Dry Run carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Dry Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.