CR 500E over Six Mile Creek
FairWells County, Indiana · 00.10 S of SR 218 · Structure no. 9000009
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500E over Six Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500E over Six Mile Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 500E over Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500E over Six Mile 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CR 500E over Six Mile Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 500E over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500E over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.