US Bridges

CR 450 W over Turman Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.08 N of CR 600 N · Structure no. 7700210

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450 W over Turman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 450 W over Turman Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2031. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 450 W
CrossesTurman Creek
Location00.08 N of CR 600 N
RouteCounty Highway 268
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.17298, -87.4892
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2011)
Projected traffic160 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 450 W over Turman Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450 W over Turman 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 2023.

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

About 140 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 450 W over Turman Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450 W over Turman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.