CR 500W over Cart Creek
FairGrant County, Indiana · 00.11 MI N of CR 500N · Structure no. 2700001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500W over Cart Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500W over Cart Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 85 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500W over Cart Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is CR 500W over Cart 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CR 500W over Cart Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500W over Cart Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500W over Cart Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.