US Bridges

CR 450W over Mill Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.05 N of CR 200 S · Structure no. 3200082

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
825
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450W over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 450W over Mill Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 450W
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.05 N of CR 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73264, -86.60434
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2020)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks11%
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 450W over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450W over Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 450W over Mill Creek carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 450W over Mill Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450W over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.