US Bridges

CR 450W over Mud Creek

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Rush County, Indiana · 00.60 S of CR 300 N · Structure no. 7000216

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450W over Mud Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 450W over Mud Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450W
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.60 S of CR 300 N
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64627, -85.52937
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic175 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 450W over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450W over Mud 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 450W over Mud Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 450W over Mud Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450W over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.