CR 500N over Lows Branch
PoorRandolph County, Indiana · 01.00 MI E of SR 28 · Structure no. 6800216
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 142
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500N over Lows Branch is a concrete slab carrying CR 500N over Lows Branch in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 142 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500N over Lows Branch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500N over Lows Branch 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 Lows Branch carry?
About 142 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 500N over Lows Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500N over Lows Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.