US Bridges

CR 450 East over Deeds Creek

PoorPosted for load

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.15 N of US 30 · Structure no. 4300203

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450 East over Deeds Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 450 East over Deeds Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450 East
CrossesDeeds Creek
Location00.15 N of US 30
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.21731, -85.7572
Functional classRural Local

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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$400,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 450 East over Deeds Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450 East over Deeds Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 450 East over Deeds Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 450 East over Deeds Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450 East over Deeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.