US Bridges

CR 450N over Twelve Mile Creek

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 725 E · Structure no. 0900031

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450N over Twelve Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 450N over Twelve Mile Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 450N
CrossesTwelve Mile Creek
Location00.50 E of CR 725 E
RouteCounty Highway 82
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.83083, -86.23145
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
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 450N over Twelve Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450N over Twelve Mile 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 450N over Twelve Mile Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 450N over Twelve Mile Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450N over Twelve Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.