US Bridges

CR 450E over Kirkpatrick Ditch

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.21 S of US 52 · Structure no. 7900199

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,793
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450E over Kirkpatrick Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 450E over Kirkpatrick Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,793 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,410 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450E
CrossesKirkpatrick Ditch
Location00.21 S of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.35992, -86.81895
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,793 (2022)
Projected traffic7,410 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 450E over Kirkpatrick Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450E over Kirkpatrick Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 450E over Kirkpatrick Ditch carry?

About 4,793 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 450E over Kirkpatrick Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns CR 450E over Kirkpatrick Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.