CR 500 East over Six Mile Creek
FairWells County, Indiana · 00.01 S of CR 700 S · Structure no. 9000010
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 East over Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500 East over Six Mile Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 105 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 East over Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is CR 500 East 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 500 East over Six Mile Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 East over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 East over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.