US Bridges

CR 450 E over Trib of Buttermilk Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.52 S of SR 54 · Structure no. 7700304

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450 E over Trib of Buttermilk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 450 E over Trib of Buttermilk Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2031. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 450 E
CrossesTrib of Buttermilk Creek
Location00.52 S of SR 54
RouteCounty Highway 283
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.06767, -87.32494
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2011)
Projected traffic160 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 E over Trib of Buttermilk Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450 E over Trib of Buttermilk 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 E over Trib of Buttermilk Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 450 E over Trib of Buttermilk Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450 E over Trib of Buttermilk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.