US Bridges

CR 500S over Little White River

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.50 MI W of CR 1000 W · Structure no. 6800146

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over Little White River is a concrete slab carrying CR 500S over Little White River in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500S
CrossesLittle White River
Location00.50 MI W of CR 1000 W
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.09179, -85.1743
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2016)
Projected traffic294 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Little White River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500S over Little White River 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 Little White River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over Little White River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over Little White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.