US Bridges

CR 500N over Branch of Black Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 275 W · Structure no. 5400046

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500N over Branch of Black Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 500N over Branch of Black Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 500N
CrossesBranch of Black Creek
Location00.10 E of CR 275 W
RouteCounty Highway 220
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11159, -86.95428
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500N over Branch of Black Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500N over Branch of Black 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500N over Branch of Black Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500N over Branch of Black Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500N over Branch of Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.