US Bridges

SR 46 over Stephens Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 03.00 E SR 446 · Structure no. 017180

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Stephens Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 46 over Stephens Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,040 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesStephens Creek
Location03.00 E SR 446
RouteState Highway 46
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.1637, -86.4185
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2015)
Projected traffic9,040 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 over Stephens Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Stephens 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 over Stephens Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Stephens Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Stephens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.