US Bridges

CR 500 W over Mccarty Ditch

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.50 N of SR 64 · Structure no. 2600342

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 W over Mccarty Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 500 W over Mccarty Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 500 W
CrossesMccarty Ditch
Location00.50 N of SR 64
RouteCounty Highway 357
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.36322, -87.65917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic155 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500 W over Mccarty Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 W over Mccarty Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500 W over Mccarty Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 W over Mccarty Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 W over Mccarty Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.