CR 500S over Mowery Drain
GoodWhitley County, Indiana · 00.50 E of S Meridian RD · Structure no. 9200031
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500S over Mowery Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500S over Mowery Drain in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 31 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 500S over Mowery Drain built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500S over Mowery Drain 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500S over Mowery Drain carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 500S over Mowery Drain?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500S over Mowery Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.