US Bridges

CR 500N over Branch of White Lick CR

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 600 E · Structure no. 3200048

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,575
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500N over Branch of White Lick CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500N over Branch of White Lick CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4,575 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500N
CrossesBranch of White Lick CR
Location00.30 E of CR 600 E
RouteCity Street 192
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83585, -86.41547
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,575 (2020)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 500N over Branch of White Lick CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500N over Branch of White Lick CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500N over Branch of White Lick CR carry?

About 4,575 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 500N over Branch of White Lick CR?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500N over Branch of White Lick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.