US Bridges

SR 46 Wbl over Jacks Defeat Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 06.04 W SR 37 · Structure no. 017131

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,438
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 Wbl over Jacks Defeat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 46 Wbl over Jacks Defeat Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 6,438 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,638 by 2031. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46 Wbl
CrossesJacks Defeat Creek
Location06.04 W SR 37
RouteState Highway 46
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.23466, -86.62297
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,438 (2004)
Projected traffic9,638 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Wbl over Jacks Defeat Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

How long is SR 46 Wbl over Jacks Defeat Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 Wbl over Jacks Defeat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.