US Bridges

CR 500E over Dismal Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.02 S of CR 550 S · Structure no. 7900223

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Dismal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 500E over Dismal Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 500E
CrossesDismal Creek
Location00.02 S of CR 550 S
RouteCounty Highway 163
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.33791, -86.8094
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2021)
Projected traffic88 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 500E over Dismal Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500E over Dismal 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 500E over Dismal Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Dismal Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns CR 500E over Dismal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.