SR 46 over Six Mile Creek
FairOwen County, Indiana · 03.61 W SR 246 · Structure no. 017070
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,803
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 46 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46 over Six Mile Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,803 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,831 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 46 over Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 46 over Six Mile 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 46 over Six Mile Creek carry?
About 2,803 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 46 over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 46 over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.