CR 500 North over Grassy Creek
PoorPosted for loadJohnson County, Indiana · 0.20 E of CR 75 W · Structure no. 4100066
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,111
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 North over Grassy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500 North over Grassy Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,111 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,667 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 North over Grassy Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 North over Grassy 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500 North over Grassy Creek carry?
About 7,111 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 North over Grassy Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 North over Grassy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.