US Bridges

CR 500S over Branch Little Raccoon CR

GoodPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.80 W of CR 400 E · Structure no. 6100200

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over Branch Little Raccoon CR is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 500S over Branch Little Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 500S
CrossesBranch Little Raccoon CR
Location00.80 W of CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 122
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69614, -87.17425
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2018)
Projected traffic67 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 500S over Branch Little Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500S over Branch Little Raccoon CR 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 500S over Branch Little Raccoon CR carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over Branch Little Raccoon CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns CR 500S over Branch Little Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.