CR 500 East over Carters Creek
GoodOrange County, Indiana · 0.05 S of CR 550 N · Structure no. 5900127
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 East over Carters Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500 East over Carters Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 500 East over Carters Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 East over Carters 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 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500 East over Carters Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 East over Carters Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 East over Carters Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.