US Bridges

CR 500W over Flint Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.41 S of CR 500 S · Structure no. 7900045

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500W over Flint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500W over Flint Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 500W
CrossesFlint Creek
Location00.41 S of CR 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.33899, -86.99911
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2021)
Projected traffic128 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 500W over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is CR 500W over Flint Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500W over Flint Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 500W over Flint Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500W over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.