CR 500S over Sly Fork Fall Creek
FairMadison County, Indiana · 00.50 W CR 450 E · Structure no. 4800142
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 319
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500S over Sly Fork Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500S over Sly Fork Fall Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 95 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500S over Sly Fork Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is CR 500S over Sly Fork Fall 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 Sly Fork Fall Creek carry?
About 319 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 500S over Sly Fork Fall Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500S over Sly Fork Fall Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.