US Bridges

SR 46 Ebl over Jacks Defeat Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 04.83 W SR 37 · Structure no. 017130

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,438
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 Ebl over Jacks Defeat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 46 Ebl over Jacks Defeat Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,438 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,638 by 2031. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46 Ebl
CrossesJacks Defeat Creek
Location04.83 W SR 37
RouteState Highway 46
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.22918, -86.6182
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,438 (2004)
Projected traffic9,638 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible 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 Ebl over Jacks Defeat Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 Ebl over Jacks Defeat 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 Ebl over Jacks Defeat Creek carry?

About 6,438 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 Ebl over Jacks Defeat Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 Ebl over Jacks Defeat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.