US Bridges

SR 450 over Beech Creek

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 02.10 E US 50 · Structure no. 080388

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,541
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 450 over Beech Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 450 over Beech Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,541 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,829 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 450
CrossesBeech Creek
Location02.10 E US 50
RouteState Highway 450
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.70931, -86.80919
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,541 (2008)
Projected traffic1,829 by 2032
Trucks3%
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

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 Beech Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 450 over Beech 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 450 over Beech Creek carry?

About 1,541 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 450 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 450 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.