SR 46 over Big Slough Creek
GoodClay County, Indiana · 04.04 E SR 159 · Structure no. 016980
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,903
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 46 over Big Slough Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 46 over Big Slough Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,903 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,040 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 46 over Big Slough Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 46 over Big Slough 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 46 over Big Slough Creek carry?
About 3,903 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 46 over Big Slough Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SR 46 over Big Slough Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.