US Bridges

SR 46 over Brummett Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 04.45 E SR 446 · Structure no. 017191

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,680
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Brummett Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 46 over Brummett Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,840 by 2037. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesBrummett Creek
Location04.45 E SR 446
RouteState Highway 46
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.15269, -86.40019
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,680 (2015)
Projected traffic6,840 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Brummett Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

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

About 6,680 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Brummett Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Brummett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.