CR 500 N over Deer Creek
FairHoward County, Indiana · 0.2 MI W CR 900 E · Structure no. 3400084
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 N over Deer Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 500 N over Deer Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 N over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 N over 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 Deer Creek carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 N over Deer Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 N over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.