US Bridges

CR 500 West over Crooked Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.40 S of CR 144 · Structure no. 4100208

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
919
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 West over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 500 West over Crooked Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 919 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,378 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 West
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.40 S of CR 144
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53822, -86.19651
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic919 (2016)
Projected traffic1,378 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township 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 West over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 West over Crooked 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 West over Crooked Creek carry?

About 919 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 West over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 West over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.