US Bridges

CR 500 North over Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.25 W of CR 700 E · Structure no. 4100078

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,658
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 North over Little Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500 North over Little Sugar Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 2,658 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,677 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 North
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location0.25 W of CR 700 E
RouteCounty Highway 398
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.55235, -85.97643
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,658 (2022)
Projected traffic4,677 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500 North over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 North over Little Sugar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500 North over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,658 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 North over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 North over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.