US Bridges

SR 450 over Indian Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 07.64 E US 50 · Structure no. 032700

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
393 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 450 over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 450 over Indian Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 49 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2035. The structure is 393 ft (119.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 450
CrossesIndian Creek
Location07.64 E US 50
RouteState Highway 450
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.75579, -86.75676
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length393 ft (119.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2015)
Projected traffic510 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 450 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 450 over Indian 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 450 over Indian Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 450 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 393 ft (119.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 450 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.