US Bridges

SR 46 over Mccormicks Creek

Fair

Owen County, Indiana · 00.50 E SR 43 · Structure no. 017120

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,035
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Mccormicks Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 46 over Mccormicks Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 98 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 5 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 13,035 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,225 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesMccormicks Creek
Location00.50 E SR 43
RouteState Highway 46
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28207, -86.71351
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,035 (2004)
Projected traffic18,225 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mccormicks Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SR 46 over Mccormicks 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 Mccormicks Creek carry?

About 13,035 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Mccormicks Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Mccormicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.