CR 500E over Sugar Creek
FairHancock County, Indiana · 00.18 S of E 1000 N · Structure no. 3000065
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500E over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500E over Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 500E over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500E over Sugar 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500E over Sugar Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 500E over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500E over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.