CR 500E over North Fork of Coal Creek
FairPosted for loadFountain County, Indiana · 00.40 S of CR 400 N · Structure no. 2300075
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500E over North Fork of Coal Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 500E over North Fork of Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500E over North Fork of Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500E over North Fork of Coal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500E over North Fork of Coal Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 500E over North Fork of Coal Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500E over North Fork of Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.