CR 450E over Br Little Flatrock River
PoorRush County, Indiana · 00.70 N of CR 450 S · Structure no. 7000147
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 450E over Br Little Flatrock River is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 450E over Br Little Flatrock River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 125 years old, older 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.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 24 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 450E over Br Little Flatrock River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is CR 450E over Br Little Flatrock River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 450E over Br Little Flatrock River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 450E over Br Little Flatrock River?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 450E over Br Little Flatrock River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.