US Bridges

CR 500N over Indian Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.40 E CR 400 W · Structure no. 4800072

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500N over Indian Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 500N over Indian Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500N
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.40 E CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17888, -85.74139
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2023)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2043
Trucks4%
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

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 500N over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500N over Indian 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 500N over Indian Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 500N over Indian Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500N over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.