US Bridges

CR 500 North over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.30 E of CR 400 E · Structure no. 4100086

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,658
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 North over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500 North over Hurricane Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,311 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 North
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.30 E of CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 398
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5513, -86.01834
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,658 (2022)
Projected traffic5,311 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 North over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 North over Hurricane 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 Hurricane Creek carry?

About 2,658 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 North over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 North over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.