SR 46 over Fall Fork Clifty Creek
FairDecatur County, Indiana · 03.42 W SR 3 · Structure no. 017390
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 46 over Fall Fork Clifty Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46 over Fall Fork Clifty Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 41 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 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,469 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 46 over Fall Fork Clifty Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is SR 46 over Fall Fork Clifty 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 Fall Fork Clifty Creek carry?
About 4,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 46 over Fall Fork Clifty Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 46 over Fall Fork Clifty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.