US Bridges

CR 450E over Brush Creek

Fair

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.03 S of CR 485 N · Structure no. 4000041

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
725
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450E over Brush Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 450E over Brush Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 105 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2039. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450E
CrossesBrush Creek
Location00.03 S of CR 485 N
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.05737, -85.52879
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 450E over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CR 450E over Brush 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 450E over Brush Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 450E over Brush Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450E over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.