US Bridges

CR 500E over Fishback Creek

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 00.50 N of Albert S. Whit · Structure no. 0600236

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Fishback Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500E over Fishback Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500E
CrossesFishback Creek
Location00.50 N of Albert S. Whit
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.98935, -86.37495
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2017)
Projected traffic187 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Fishback Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500E over Fishback 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500E over Fishback Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Fishback Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over Fishback Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.