US Bridges

CR 500E over Cornstalk Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 650 S · Structure no. 5400144

Built
2002
23 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Cornstalk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500E over Cornstalk Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 23 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,675 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500E
CrossesCornstalk Creek
Location00.10 S of CR 650 S
RouteCounty Highway 251
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.945, -86.80802
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,675 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 500E over Cornstalk Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is CR 500E over Cornstalk 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 500E over Cornstalk Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Cornstalk Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over Cornstalk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.