CR 450E over Black Creek
FairRipley County, Indiana · 00.19 S of CR 900 S · Structure no. 6900001
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 450E over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 450E over Black Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 450E over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 450E over Black 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 450E over Black Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 450E over Black Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CR 450E over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.