US Bridges

CR 500S over Big Graham Creek

Fair

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.17 E of CR 25 W · Structure no. 4000064

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over Big Graham Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500S over Big Graham Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2039. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500S
CrossesBig Graham Creek
Location00.17 E of CR 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.91152, -85.61269
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2019)
Projected traffic650 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 500S over Big Graham Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500S over Big Graham 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 500S over Big Graham Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over Big Graham Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over Big Graham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.