US Bridges

SR 46 Wbl over Branch Jacks Defeat Cree

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 05.56 W SR 37 · Structure no. 017132

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,438
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 Wbl over Branch Jacks Defeat Cree is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 46 Wbl over Branch Jacks Defeat Cree 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 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 6,438 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,193 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46 Wbl
CrossesBranch Jacks Defeat Cree
Location05.56 W SR 37
RouteState Highway 46
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.23015, -86.61783
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,438 (2004)
Projected traffic9,193 by 2033
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 Branch Jacks Defeat Cree built?

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

What condition is SR 46 Wbl over Branch Jacks Defeat Cree 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 Branch Jacks Defeat Cree carry?

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

How long is SR 46 Wbl over Branch Jacks Defeat Cree?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 Wbl over Branch Jacks Defeat Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.