US Bridges

CR 450W over Mill Creek

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.07 N of US 36 · Structure no. 3200269

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450W over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 450W over Mill Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 450W
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.07 N of US 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76143, -86.60457
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2020)
Projected traffic1,550 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 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450W over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 450W over Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450W over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.