US Bridges

CR 500 South over Big Pipe Creek

Good

Miami County, Indiana · 0.50 W of US 31 · Structure no. 5200075

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
945
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 South over Big Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500 South over Big Pipe Creek in Miami 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 945 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 South
CrossesBig Pipe Creek
Location0.50 W of US 31
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyMiami County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.69266, -86.13882
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic945 (2022)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$180,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500 South over Big Pipe Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 500 South over Big Pipe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500 South over Big Pipe Creek carry?

About 945 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 South over Big Pipe Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 South over Big Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.