CR 500W over Prairie Creek
GoodPosted for loadTipton County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 450 S · Structure no. 8000017
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500W over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 500W over Prairie Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500W over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500W over Prairie 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 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500W over Prairie Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 500W over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500W over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.