US Bridges

CR 500W over Wolf Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.34 N of SR 46 · Structure no. 0300148

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500W over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500W over Wolf Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 500W
CrossesWolf Creek
Location00.34 N of SR 46
RouteCounty Highway 93
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20242, -86.00613
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 500W over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500W over Wolf 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500W over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500W over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500W over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.