US Bridges

CR 500 W (gas Line over S Fork Wildcat Creek

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 200 N · Structure no. 1200050

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 W (gas Line over S Fork Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500 W (gas Line over S Fork Wildcat Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 W (gas Line
CrossesS Fork Wildcat Creek
Location00.20 N of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.31791, -86.59914
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic425 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500 W (gas Line over S Fork Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 W (gas Line over S Fork Wildcat 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does CR 500 W (gas Line over S Fork Wildcat Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 W (gas Line over S Fork Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 W (gas Line over S Fork Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.