US Bridges

SR 46 over Hog Creek

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 03.45 E SR 59 · Structure no. 017030

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Hog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46 over Hog Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 92 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesHog Creek
Location03.45 E SR 59
RouteState Highway 46
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.38605, -87.04643
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2020)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 46 over Hog 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 Hog Creek carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Hog Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.