CR 500 S over Treaty Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWabash County, Indiana · 01.00 W of Old State RD 1 · Structure no. 8500370
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 S over Treaty Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500 S over Treaty Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 S over Treaty Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 S over Treaty Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500 S over Treaty Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 S over Treaty Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 S over Treaty Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.