US Bridges

CR 450S over Cicero Creek

Fair

Tipton County, Indiana · 00.40 E of CR 500 W · Structure no. 8000066

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450S over Cicero Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 450S over Cicero Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450S
CrossesCicero Creek
Location00.40 E of CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyTipton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.23987, -86.0139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 450S over Cicero Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450S over Cicero Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 450S over Cicero Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 450S over Cicero Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450S over Cicero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.