US Bridges

CR 450S over E Fork of White Lick CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.40 E of Ronald Reagan · Structure no. 3200181

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450S over E Fork of White Lick CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 450S over E Fork of White Lick CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,075 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 450S
CrossesE Fork of White Lick CR
Location00.40 E of Ronald Reagan
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69776, -86.32866
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2020)
Projected traffic9,075 by 2040
Trucks25%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 450S over E Fork of White Lick CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is CR 450S over E Fork of White Lick 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 E Fork of White Lick CR carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CR 450S over E Fork of White Lick CR?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450S over E Fork of White Lick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.