CR 500N over Branch of Bush Creek
PoorRandolph County, Indiana · 01.00 MI E of SR 1 · Structure no. 6800001
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 245
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500N over Branch of Bush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500N over Branch of Bush Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 24 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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500N over Branch of Bush Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500N over Branch of Bush 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500N over Branch of Bush Creek carry?
About 245 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 500N over Branch of Bush Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500N over Branch of Bush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.