US Bridges

CR 500 South over Little Pipe Creek

Good

Miami County, Indiana · 0.10 E of CR 250 E · Structure no. 5200085

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,471
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 South over Little Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 500 South over Little Pipe Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,471 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,386 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 500 South
CrossesLittle Pipe Creek
Location0.10 E of CR 250 E
RouteCounty Highway 32
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.69291, -86.02141
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,471 (2022)
Projected traffic2,386 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 500 South over Little Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 South over Little 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 Little Pipe Creek carry?

About 1,471 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 South over Little Pipe Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 South over Little Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.