US Bridges

CR 500W over Honey Creek

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Indiana · 00.30 S of US 36 · Structure no. 3300014

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500W over Honey Creek is a concrete frame carrying CR 500W over Honey Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500W
CrossesHoney Creek
Location00.30 S of US 36
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.0001, -85.48064
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2019)
Projected traffic650 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 500W over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500W over Honey 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500W over Honey Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 500W over Honey Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500W over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.