SR 46 over Birch Creek
GoodClay County, Indiana · 00.92 W SR 59 · Structure no. 017021
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,007
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 46 over Birch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 46 over Birch Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,007 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,380 by 2034. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 46 over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 46 over Birch 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 Birch Creek carry?
About 3,007 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 46 over Birch Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 46 over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.