SR 46 over M Fork Clifty Creek
GoodDecatur County, Indiana · 06.26 W SR 3 · Structure no. 017380
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,327
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 46 over M Fork Clifty Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46 over M Fork Clifty Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,327 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,450 by 2033. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 46 over M Fork Clifty Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 46 over M Fork Clifty 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 46 over M Fork Clifty Creek carry?
About 4,327 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 46 over M Fork Clifty Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns SR 46 over M Fork Clifty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.