CR 500 S over West Fork Little Wildcat
GoodHoward County, Indiana · 0.4 MI W CR 100 W · Structure no. 3400055
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 522
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 S over West Fork Little Wildcat is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500 S over West Fork Little Wildcat in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 52 years old, older 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 522 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 500 S over West Fork Little Wildcat built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is CR 500 S over West Fork Little Wildcat 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500 S over West Fork Little Wildcat carry?
About 522 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 S over West Fork Little Wildcat?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 S over West Fork Little Wildcat?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.