US Bridges

SR 46 over Green Valley Creek

Good

Brown County, Indiana · 01.05 W SR 135 · Structure no. 017240

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,185
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Green Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 46 over Green Valley Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,185 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,227 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesSR 46
CrossesGreen Valley Creek
Location01.05 W SR 135
RouteState Highway 46
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19001, -86.2562
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,185 (2021)
Projected traffic11,227 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 Green Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Green Valley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Green Valley Creek carry?

About 7,185 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Green Valley Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Green Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.