US Bridges

CR 500S over Middle Fork Lewis Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.15 W of CR 250 E · Structure no. 7300079

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over Middle Fork Lewis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500S over Middle Fork Lewis Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500S
CrossesMiddle Fork Lewis Creek
Location00.15 W of CR 250 E
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.45313, -85.73585
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 500S over Middle Fork Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500S over Middle Fork Lewis 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500S over Middle Fork Lewis Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over Middle Fork Lewis Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over Middle Fork Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.