US Bridges

CR 500S over Sugar Fork Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.40 W CR 100 E · Structure no. 4800141

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
781
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over Sugar Fork Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 500S over Sugar Fork Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 781 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500S
CrossesSugar Fork Creek
Location00.40 W CR 100 E
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03346, -85.66132
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
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic781 (2023)
Projected traffic1,106 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 500S over Sugar Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500S over Sugar Fork 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 500S over Sugar Fork Creek carry?

About 781 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over Sugar Fork Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over Sugar Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.