US Bridges

Old SR 46 over Greasy Creek

Fair

Brown County, Indiana · .1 Mi. E. of Greasy CR RD · Structure no. 0700039

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 46 over Greasy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old SR 46 over Greasy Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 46
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location.1 Mi. E. of Greasy CR RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.2051, -86.24078
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2021)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old SR 46 over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 46 over Greasy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old SR 46 over Greasy Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 46 over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 46 over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.