CR 450 South over Big Lick Creek
FairBlackford County, Indiana · 01.50 W 175 W · Structure no. 0500015
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 83
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 450 South over Big Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 450 South over Big Lick Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 450 South over Big Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 450 South over Big Lick 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 2024.
How much traffic does CR 450 South over Big Lick Creek carry?
About 83 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 450 South over Big Lick Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 450 South over Big Lick Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.