US Bridges

CR 500N over Turkey Creek

Good

Tipton County, Indiana · 00.10 E of SR 213 · Structure no. 8000045

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500N over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500N over Turkey Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 500N
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location00.10 E of SR 213
RouteCounty Highway 46
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.37741, -85.95554
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 500N over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500N over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500N over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.