US Bridges

CR450E over Dismal Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.11 N of CR 550 S · Structure no. 7900027

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,034
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR450E over Dismal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR450E over Dismal Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,034 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,691 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR450E
CrossesDismal Creek
Location00.11 N of CR 550 S
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.33955, -86.81875
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,034 (2022)
Projected traffic4,691 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 CR450E over Dismal Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR450E over Dismal 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does CR450E over Dismal Creek carry?

About 3,034 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR450E over Dismal Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR450E over Dismal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.