CR 500 NORTH
Carrying CR 500 NORTH over OTTER CREEK
00.01 E OF CR 550 W, Ripley, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR 500 NORTH
The CR 500 NORTH bridge in Ripley, Indiana carries CR 500 NORTH over OTTER CREEK. It was built in 1885, making it 141 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 4 sections, stretching 31.7 meters (104 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR 500 NORTH compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1885
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 31.7 m (104 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 150 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 6900055
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 500 NORTH is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CR 500 NORTH against other structures in Ripley and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CR 500 NORTH?
CR 500 NORTH in Ripley, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR 500 NORTH inspected?
CR 500 NORTH's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 150 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 500 NORTH is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CR 500 NORTH?
CR 500 NORTH has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR 500 NORTH?
CR 500 NORTH is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR 500 NORTH and does age affect safety?
CR 500 NORTH was built in 1885, making it 141 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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