CR 500 S over Mud Creek
PoorHoward County, Indiana · 0.6 MI E CR 900 E · Structure no. 3400094
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 S over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500 S over Mud Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 56 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 639 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 24 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 S over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is CR 500 S over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500 S over Mud Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 S over Mud Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 S over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.