US Bridges

SR 46 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 04.25 W I-65 · Structure no. 017320

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,683
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 46 over Wolf Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 11,683 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,314 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesWolf Creek
Location04.25 W I-65
RouteState Highway 46
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19871, -86.03545
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,683 (2021)
Projected traffic11,314 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Wolf 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 11,683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m).

Who owns SR 46 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.