CR 500N over Falls Branch Creek
PoorPosted for loadPutnam County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 25 W · Structure no. 6700064
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,910
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500N over Falls Branch Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 500N over Falls Branch Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,620 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500N over Falls Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500N over Falls Branch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500N over Falls Branch Creek carry?
About 1,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 500N over Falls Branch Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500N over Falls Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.