US Bridges

SR 46 over East Fork Fish Creek

Fair

Owen County, Indiana · 01.12 E SR 246 · Structure no. 017080

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,387
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over East Fork Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46 over East Fork Fish Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5,387 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,551 by 2031. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesEast Fork Fish Creek
Location01.12 E SR 246
RouteState Highway 46
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.31005, -86.84726
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,387 (2011)
Projected traffic5,551 by 2031
Trucks15%
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

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 East Fork Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 46 over East Fork Fish 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 SR 46 over East Fork Fish Creek carry?

About 5,387 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over East Fork Fish Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over East Fork Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.