US Bridges

CR 450W over Mill Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.50 S of US 36 · Structure no. 3200083

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
925
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450W over Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 450W over Mill Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 925 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,475 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450W
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.50 S of US 36
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75345, -86.60459
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2020)
Projected traffic1,475 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

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 925 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 450W over Mill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450W over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.