US Bridges

CR 450 West over Lattas Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Indiana · 0.20 S of CR 200 N · Structure no. 2800132

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450 West over Lattas Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 450 West over Lattas Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2031. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450 West
CrossesLattas Creek
Location0.20 S of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.0495, -87.02561
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic140 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 450 West over Lattas Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450 West over Lattas 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 450 West over Lattas Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 450 West over Lattas Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450 West over Lattas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.