CR 500 E over Simonton Creek
FairWabash County, Indiana · 00.60 N of State RD 114 · Structure no. 8500520
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 E over Simonton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500 E over Simonton Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 E over Simonton Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 E over Simonton Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500 E over Simonton Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 E over Simonton Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 E over Simonton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.