CR 500N over Cat Creek
PoorParke County, Indiana · 00.40 W of West ST · Structure no. 6100141
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 246
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500N over Cat Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 500N over Cat Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500N over Cat Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500N over Cat Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500N over Cat Creek carry?
About 246 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 500N over Cat Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500N over Cat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.