US Bridges

CR 500W over Crooked Creek

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles N of Bachlor R · Structure no. 7600052

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500W over Crooked Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 500W over Crooked Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 31 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 663 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500W
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.10 Miles N of Bachlor R
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.72528, -85.08214
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2021)
Projected traffic663 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is CR 500W over Crooked 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500W over Crooked Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 500W over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500W over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.