SR 446 over Little Salt Creek
FairLawrence County, Indiana · 02.55 W SR 58 · Structure no. 032683
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,330
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 446 over Little Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 446 over Little Salt Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 51 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 446 over Little Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SR 446 over Little Salt 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 446 over Little Salt Creek carry?
About 1,330 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 446 over Little Salt Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SR 446 over Little Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.