US Bridges

SR 46 over Branch Six Mile Creek

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 04.64 W SR 246 · Structure no. 017061

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,680
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Branch Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 46 over Branch Six Mile Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 46
CrossesBranch Six Mile Creek
Location04.64 W SR 246
RouteState Highway 46
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.3529, -86.93106
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,680 (2021)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Branch Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Branch Six Mile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Branch Six Mile Creek carry?

About 2,680 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Branch Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Branch Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.