US Bridges

CR 500N over Branch Hooppole Ditch

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.18 W of SR 161 · Structure no. 7400068

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500N over Branch Hooppole Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500N over Branch Hooppole Ditch in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500N
CrossesBranch Hooppole Ditch
Location00.18 W of SR 161
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.96017, -87.17155
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
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 500N over Branch Hooppole Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500N over Branch Hooppole Ditch 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 500N over Branch Hooppole Ditch carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 500N over Branch Hooppole Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500N over Branch Hooppole Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.