US Bridges

CR 450 South over Lake Mohee Creek

Good

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.50 W of 175 W · Structure no. 0500016

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450 South over Lake Mohee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 450 South over Lake Mohee Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 65 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 328 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 450 South
CrossesLake Mohee Creek
Location00.50 W of 175 W
RouteCounty Highway 450
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38525, -85.42234
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2011)
Projected traffic441 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 450 South over Lake Mohee Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is CR 450 South over Lake Mohee Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 450 South over Lake Mohee Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 450 South over Lake Mohee Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450 South over Lake Mohee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.