US Bridges

CR 500 S over Unnamed Ditch

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.13 W of CR 240 E · Structure no. 2600366

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 S over Unnamed Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 500 S over Unnamed Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 500 S
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
Location00.13 W of CR 240 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.28103, -87.52575
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2022)
Projected traffic130 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 S over Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 S over Unnamed 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 S over Unnamed Ditch carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 S over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 S over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.