US Bridges

CR 500N over Killbuck Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.70 E CR 300 E · Structure no. 4800085

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500N over Killbuck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500N over Killbuck Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 500N
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location00.70 E CR 300 E
RouteCounty Highway 54
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17923, -85.60316
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2023)
Projected traffic304 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500N over Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

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

About 214 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 500N over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500N over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.