US Bridges

SR 46 over Fall Fork Clifty Creek

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 03.96 E SR 9 · Structure no. 017370

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Fall Fork Clifty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 46 over Fall Fork Clifty Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 96 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 5 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,543 by 2031. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesFall Fork Clifty Creek
Location03.96 E SR 9
RouteState Highway 46
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.25208, -85.7132
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic6,543 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Fall Fork Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 46 over Fall Fork Clifty 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 Fall Fork Clifty Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Fall Fork Clifty Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Fall Fork Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.