US Bridges

CR 500 E over Branch of Snake Run

Poor

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.80 N of SR 168 · Structure no. 2600177

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 E over Branch of Snake Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500 E over Branch of Snake Run in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 E
CrossesBranch of Snake Run
Location00.80 N of SR 168
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.26351, -87.47528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2021)
Projected traffic670 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500 E over Branch of Snake Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is CR 500 E over Branch of Snake 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500 E over Branch of Snake Run carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 E over Branch of Snake Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 E over Branch of Snake Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.