CR 500 E over South Fork Deer Creek
FairPosted for loadHoward County, Indiana · 0.6 MI N CR 300 N · Structure no. 3400064
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 E over South Fork Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500 E over South Fork Deer Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 E over South Fork Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is CR 500 E over South Fork 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 E over South Fork Deer Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 E over South Fork Deer Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 E over South Fork Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.