US Bridges

CR 500W over Issac Wright Drain

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 01.06 S of CR 200 S · Structure no. 7400010

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500W over Issac Wright Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500W over Issac Wright Drain in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 500W
CrossesIssac Wright Drain
Location01.06 S of CR 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.84104, -87.15134
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 500W over Issac Wright Drain built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500W over Issac Wright Drain 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500W over Issac Wright Drain carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500W over Issac Wright Drain?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500W over Issac Wright Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.