US Bridges

CR 450N over Haw Creek

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 01.29 E of CR 150 E · Structure no. 0300080

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,070
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450N over Haw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 450N over Haw Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5,070 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,630 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450N
CrossesHaw Creek
Location01.29 E of CR 150 E
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26801, -85.85649
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,070 (2022)
Projected traffic7,630 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 450N over Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450N over Haw 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 450N over Haw Creek carry?

About 5,070 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 450N over Haw Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450N over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.