CR 450W over Garrett Creek
PoorClosed to trafficSpencer County, Indiana · 00.14 S of CR 440 S · Structure no. 7400008
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 450W over Garrett Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 450W over Garrett Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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 450W over Garrett Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 450W over Garrett Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 450W over Garrett Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 450W over Garrett Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 450W over Garrett Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.