US Bridges

CR 500S over Sunderland Branch

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Catlin RD · Structure no. 6100027

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over Sunderland Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500S over Sunderland Branch in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500S
CrossesSunderland Branch
Location00.10 E of Catlin RD
RouteCounty Highway 120
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69531, -87.23388
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2018)
Projected traffic134 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500S over Sunderland Branch built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500S over Sunderland Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500S over Sunderland Branch carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over Sunderland Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over Sunderland Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.