US Bridges

Old SR 46 over Br Jacks Defeat Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Monroe County, Indiana · 0.2 Mile West of S.R. 46 · Structure no. 5300091

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 46 over Br Jacks Defeat Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old SR 46 over Br Jacks Defeat Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 46
CrossesBr Jacks Defeat Creek
Location0.2 Mile West of S.R. 46
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.21787, -86.60234
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 46 over Br Jacks Defeat Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 46 over Br 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 Old SR 46 over Br Jacks Defeat Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Old SR 46 over Br Jacks Defeat Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 46 over Br Jacks Defeat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.