US Bridges

Old SR 46 over Stout Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.60 NW SR 37 · Structure no. 5300151

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,376
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 46 over Stout Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old SR 46 over Stout Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 96 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 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 5,376 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,634 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld SR 46
CrossesStout Creek
Location00.60 NW SR 37
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20056, -86.56016
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,376 (2014)
Projected traffic9,634 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old SR 46 over Stout Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Old SR 46 over Stout 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 Stout Creek carry?

About 5,376 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 46 over Stout Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 46 over Stout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.