US Bridges

CR 450S over Little Racoon Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.40 W of SR 63 · Structure no. 8300031

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450S over Little Racoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 450S over Little Racoon Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450S
CrossesLittle Racoon Creek
Location00.40 W of SR 63
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8162, -87.41673
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2017)
Projected traffic272 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Little Racoon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450S over Little Racoon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 450S over Little Racoon Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 450S over Little Racoon Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450S over Little Racoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.