US Bridges

SR 46 over E Fork Tanners Creek

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 02.81 W SR 1 · Structure no. 017460

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,953
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over E Fork Tanners Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 46 over E Fork Tanners Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 88 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 6 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 3,953 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2039. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesE Fork Tanners Creek
Location02.81 W SR 1
RouteState Highway 46
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28259, -85.01062
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,953 (2021)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 E Fork Tanners Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 46 over E Fork Tanners 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 over E Fork Tanners Creek carry?

About 3,953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over E Fork Tanners Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over E Fork Tanners Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.