US Bridges

CR 500W over Big Duck Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 N CR 1550 N · Structure no. 4800009

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
848
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500W over Big Duck Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 500W over Big Duck Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 848 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,201 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500W
CrossesBig Duck Creek
Location00.10 N CR 1550 N
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.33129, -85.76624
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic848 (2023)
Projected traffic1,201 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 500W over Big Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500W over Big Duck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500W over Big Duck Creek carry?

About 848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 500W over Big Duck Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500W over Big Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.