US Bridges

CR 500 West over Pond Creek

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.2 MI S of CR 800 S · Structure no. 3500140

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 West over Pond Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 500 West over Pond Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 500 West
CrossesPond Creek
Location0.2 MI S of CR 800 S
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.70903, -85.54531
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 500 West over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 West over Pond Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500 West over Pond Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 West over Pond Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 West over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.