US Bridges

CR 500 East over White Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.44 N of CR 900 N · Structure no. 3600063

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 East over White Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500 East over White Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 East
CrossesWhite Creek
Location0.44 N of CR 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.01643, -85.94596
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2013)
Projected traffic275 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500 East over White Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR 500 East over White 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500 East over White Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 East over White Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 East over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.