CR 500 N over Little Deer Creek
FairPosted for loadHoward County, Indiana · 0.2 MI E CR 900 W · Structure no. 3400041
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 N over Little Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 500 N over Little Deer Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 N over Little Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 N over Little Deer 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500 N over Little Deer Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 N over Little Deer Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 N over Little Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.