US Bridges

CR 500 E over Branch of Maria Creek

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.14 S of CR 975 S · Structure no. 7700027

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 E over Branch of Maria Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 500 E over Branch of Maria Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 E
CrossesBranch of Maria Creek
Location00.14 S of CR 975 S
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.93357, -87.31756
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.5 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic130 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$452,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500 E over Branch of Maria Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 E over Branch of Maria Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500 E over Branch of Maria Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 E over Branch of Maria Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 E over Branch of Maria Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.