US Bridges

CR 1450 West over Black Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Greene County, Indiana · 0.70 W of CR 1400 W · Structure no. 2800129

Built
1890
135 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1450 West over Black Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 1450 West over Black Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1450 West
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.70 W of CR 1400 W
RouteCounty Highway 183
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.01623, -87.21295
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1450 West over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1450 West over Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1450 West over Black Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is CR 1450 West over Black Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1450 West over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.