US Bridges

CR 450S over Branch of W Fork Mill CR

Poor

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.70 E of CR 525 W · Structure no. 3200092

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
875
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450S over Branch of W Fork Mill CR is a concrete slab carrying CR 450S over Branch of W Fork Mill CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 875 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 450S
CrossesBranch of W Fork Mill CR
Location00.70 E of CR 525 W
RouteCounty Highway 112
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6951, -86.63519
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2018)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 450S over Branch of W Fork Mill CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450S over Branch of W Fork Mill CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 450S over Branch of W Fork Mill CR carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 450S over Branch of W Fork Mill CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450S over Branch of W Fork Mill CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.