CR 500W over Watkins Creek
PoorClay County, Indiana · 00.60 N of SR 246 · Structure no. 1100165
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500W over Watkins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500W over Watkins Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500W over Watkins Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500W over Watkins Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500W over Watkins Creek carry?
About 12 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 500W over Watkins Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500W over Watkins Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.