CR 450E over Big Pine Creek
PoorPosted for loadWarren County, Indiana · 00.79 S of CR 800 N · Structure no. 8600078
- Built
- 1896
- 129 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 450E over Big Pine Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 450E over Big Pine Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 129 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2034. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 450E over Big Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is CR 450E over Big Pine Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 450E over Big Pine Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 450E over Big Pine Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns CR 450E over Big Pine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.