US Bridges

CR 500S over Budd Fisher Ditch

Fair

Pulaski County, Indiana · 00.12 W of CR 500 W · Structure no. 6600051

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over Budd Fisher Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500S over Budd Fisher Ditch in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500S
CrossesBudd Fisher Ditch
Location00.12 W of CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyPulaski County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.98504, -86.70162
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Budd Fisher Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500S over Budd Fisher Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500S over Budd Fisher Ditch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over Budd Fisher Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over Budd Fisher Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.