US Bridges

CR 450S over Possum Run

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 00.49 E of CR 900 W · Structure no. 8600016

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450S over Possum Run is a steel culvert carrying CR 450S over Possum Run in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450S
CrossesPossum Run
Location00.49 E of CR 900 W
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.25064, -87.48164
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating68.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic250 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Possum Run built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450S over Possum Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 450S over Possum Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 450S over Possum Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns CR 450S over Possum Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.