US Bridges

CR 500E over Little Deer Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 300 S · Structure no. 6700118

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
780
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Little Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500E over Little Deer Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500E
CrossesLittle Deer Creek
Location00.30 S of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 189
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61454, -86.7627
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2023)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500E over Little Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is CR 500E over Little Deer Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500E over Little Deer Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Little Deer Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over Little Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.