US Bridges

CR 450 East over Chippewanuck Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 300 N · Structure no. 2500023

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450 East over Chippewanuck Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 450 East over Chippewanuck Creek in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450 East
CrossesChippewanuck Creek
Location00.20 N of CR 300 N
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyFulton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.10054, -86.15891
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
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 East over Chippewanuck Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450 East over Chippewanuck 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 450 East over Chippewanuck Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 450 East over Chippewanuck Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450 East over Chippewanuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.