US Bridges

SR 46 over Rattlesnake Creek

Fair

Owen County, Indiana · 02.37 W US 231 · Structure no. 017090

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 46 over Rattlesnake Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,340 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location02.37 W US 231
RouteState Highway 46
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.29798, -86.81242
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic7,340 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 46 over Rattlesnake 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 Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.