CR 500E over Barren Creek
FairGrant County, Indiana · 00.51 MI N of SR 26 · Structure no. 2700104
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 67 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 790
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500E over Barren Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500E over Barren Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Barren Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500E over Barren 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CR 500E over Barren Creek carry?
About 790 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500E over Barren Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500E over Barren Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.