SR 46 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek
FairDecatur County, Indiana · 00.59 E SR 3 · Structure no. 017400
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,843
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 46 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 46 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6,843 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,128 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 49 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 46 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 46 over Muddy Fork Sand 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 Muddy Fork Sand Creek carry?
About 6,843 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 46 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns SR 46 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.