US Bridges

SR 46 Wbl over West Fork Stout Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 01.49 W SR 37 · Structure no. 017135

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,896
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 Wbl over West Fork Stout Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 46 Wbl over West Fork Stout Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 11,896 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,648 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 46 Wbl
CrossesWest Fork Stout Creek
Location01.49 W SR 37
RouteState Highway 46
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19732, -86.57342
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,896 (2004)
Projected traffic17,648 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 West Fork Stout Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 Wbl over West Fork Stout 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 Wbl over West Fork Stout Creek carry?

About 11,896 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 Wbl over West Fork Stout Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 Wbl over West Fork Stout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.