CR 500 N over Little Pipe Creek
FairHoward County, Indiana · 0.3 MI W CR 1350 E · Structure no. 3400089
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 N over Little Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500 N over Little Pipe Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 115 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 5 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Little Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is CR 500 N over Little Pipe 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 Pipe Creek carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 N over Little Pipe Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 N over Little Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.