US Bridges

CR 450E over Simpson Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 200 N · Structure no. 2100066

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450E over Simpson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 450E over Simpson Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 450E
CrossesSimpson Creek
Location00.10 S of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67064, -85.05364
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 450E over Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450E over Simpson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 450E over Simpson Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 450E over Simpson Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450E over Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.