CR 450 S over Branch of Muddy Fork
FairPosted for loadGibson County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 350 S · Structure no. 2600083
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 450 S over Branch of Muddy Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 450 S over Branch of Muddy Fork in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 450 S over Branch of Muddy Fork built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 450 S over Branch of Muddy Fork 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 450 S over Branch of Muddy Fork carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is CR 450 S over Branch of Muddy Fork?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 450 S over Branch of Muddy Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.