CR 500 S over East Fork Honey Creek
FairHoward County, Indiana · 0.2 MI W CR 600 W · Structure no. 3400048
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 S over East Fork Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500 S over East Fork Honey Creek in Howard 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 S over East Fork Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 S over East Fork 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500 S over East Fork Honey Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 S over East Fork Honey Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 S over East Fork Honey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.