CR 500S over Walnut Creek
GoodJay County, Indiana · 0.7 Miles West of CR 600 · Structure no. 3800048
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 138
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500S over Walnut Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 500S over Walnut Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 500S over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500S over Walnut 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does CR 500S over Walnut Creek carry?
About 138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500S over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500S over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.