US Bridges

CR 450S over Aikman Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.54 E of Crsr 257 · Structure no. 1400127

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450S over Aikman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 450S over Aikman Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 450S
CrossesAikman Creek
Location00.54 E of Crsr 257
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.58974, -87.09938
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2013)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 450S over Aikman Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450S over Aikman 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 450S over Aikman Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 450S over Aikman Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450S over Aikman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.