US Bridges

SR 46 over Haw Creek

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 01.81 E SR 11 · Structure no. 002080

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,675
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Haw Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46 over Haw Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 85 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 13,675 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,722 by 2036. The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesHaw Creek
Location01.81 E SR 11
RouteState Highway 46
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20027, -85.90955
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,675 (2022)
Projected traffic18,722 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 46 over Haw 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Haw Creek carry?

About 13,675 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Haw Creek?

The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.