CR 500N over Buck Creek
GoodTippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.21 W of CR 900 E · Structure no. 7900151
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 363
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500N over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500N over Buck Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500N over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is CR 500N over Buck 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 2022.
How much traffic does CR 500N over Buck Creek carry?
About 363 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CR 500N over Buck Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500N over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.