CR 500N over Elkhorn Creek
PoorClosed to trafficRandolph County, Indiana · 00.66 MI W of SR 1 · Structure no. 6800012
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 171
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500N over Elkhorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500N over Elkhorn Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 171 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500N over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500N over Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 171 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 500N over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500N over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.