CR 500S over Prairie Creek
GoodTipton County, Indiana · 00.30 E of US 31 · Structure no. 8000018
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500S over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500S over Prairie Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500S over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500S over Prairie 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500S over Prairie Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500S over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500S over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.