US Bridges

CR 500S over Little Wea Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.60 E of CR 150 W · Structure no. 7900235

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,134
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over Little Wea Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500S over Little Wea Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,134 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,753 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 500S
CrossesLittle Wea Creek
Location00.60 E of CR 150 W
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.34505, -86.92159
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,134 (2022)
Projected traffic1,753 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 500S over Little Wea Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500S over Little Wea 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500S over Little Wea Creek carry?

About 1,134 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over Little Wea Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over Little Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.