CR 500E over Turkey Run
PoorPosted for loadFountain County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 240 N · Structure no. 2300074
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500E over Turkey Run is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500E over Turkey Run in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500E over Turkey Run built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500E over Turkey Run 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500E over Turkey Run carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 500E over Turkey Run?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500E over Turkey Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.