US Bridges

CR 500 N over Turman Creek

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.09 E of SR 63 · Structure no. 7700205

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 N over Turman Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 500 N over Turman Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 N
CrossesTurman Creek
Location00.09 E of SR 63
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.15711, -87.52367
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2011)
Projected traffic260 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 500 N over Turman Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 N over Turman 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 N over Turman Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 N over Turman Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 N over Turman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.