US Bridges

CR 500E over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.39 S of CR 350 S · Structure no. 0800043

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500E over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500E over Wildcat Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2031. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500E
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location00.39 S of CR 350 S
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.49007, -86.4304
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2011)
Projected traffic131 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500E over Wildcat Creek 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 500E over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500E over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500E over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.