US Bridges

SR 46 over Brush Creek

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 03.05 W SR 59 · Structure no. 016990

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,260
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 46 over Brush Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 3,260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,460 by 2026. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesBrush Creek
Location03.05 W SR 59
RouteState Highway 46
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.38805, -87.16764
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,260 (2016)
Projected traffic3,460 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Brush 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Brush Creek carry?

About 3,260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.