US Bridges

CR 450W over Big Creek Ditch

Good

White County, Indiana · 00.60 S CR 350 S · Structure no. 9100158

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450W over Big Creek Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 450W over Big Creek Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 450W
CrossesBig Creek Ditch
Location00.60 S CR 350 S
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.69098, -86.95611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$198,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 450W over Big Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450W over Big Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 450W over Big Creek Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 450W over Big Creek Ditch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450W over Big Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.