US Bridges

CR 500E over W Fork of White Lick CR

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 800 N · Structure no. 3200016

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,025
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over W Fork of White Lick CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 500E over W Fork of White Lick CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 60 years old, older 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 2,025 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,275 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500E
CrossesW Fork of White Lick CR
Location00.20 S of CR 800 N
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.87731, -86.43974
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,025 (2020)
Projected traffic3,275 by 2040
Trucks11%
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 500E over W Fork of White Lick CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is CR 500E over W Fork of White Lick CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500E over W Fork of White Lick CR carry?

About 2,025 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over W Fork of White Lick CR?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over W Fork of White Lick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.