US Bridges

CR 500 South over Youngs Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.25 W of CR 550 E · Structure no. 4100026

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 South over Youngs Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500 South over Youngs Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 99 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2037. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 500 South
CrossesYoungs Creek
Location0.25 W of CR 550 E
RouteCounty Highway 92
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.40374, -86.00523
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2017)
Projected traffic201 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 South over Youngs Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 South over Youngs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500 South over Youngs Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 South over Youngs Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 South over Youngs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.