US Bridges

CR 500S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R

Fair

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.02 W of CR 650 W · Structure no. 4000091

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2039. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500S
CrossesVernon Fk Muscatatuck R
Location00.02 W of CR 650 W
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.91096, -85.73019
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic1,025 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R 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 Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.