US Bridges

SR 46 over Clifty Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 02.23 W US 31 · Structure no. 002070

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
359 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,152
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Clifty Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46 over Clifty Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 12,152 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,058 by 2033. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesClifty Creek
Location02.23 W US 31
RouteState Highway 46
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.18567, -85.8748
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,152 (2004)
Projected traffic17,058 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 46 over Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Clifty Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Clifty Creek carry?

About 12,152 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Clifty Creek?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.