CR 500W over Middle Fork Wildcat CR
FairCarroll County, Indiana · 00.16 S of CR 775 W · Structure no. 0800015
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 326
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500W over Middle Fork Wildcat CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500W over Middle Fork Wildcat CR in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 109 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 326 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2031. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500W over Middle Fork Wildcat CR built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is CR 500W over Middle Fork Wildcat CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does CR 500W over Middle Fork Wildcat CR carry?
About 326 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500W over Middle Fork Wildcat CR?
The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500W over Middle Fork Wildcat CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.