US Bridges

SR 246 over West Fork Fish Creek

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 02.94 W SR 46 · Structure no. 030380

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 246 over West Fork Fish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 246 over West Fork Fish Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 246
CrossesWest Fork Fish Creek
Location02.94 W SR 46
RouteState Highway 246
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.31001, -86.91853
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2020)
Projected traffic1,640 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 246 over West Fork Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 246 over West Fork Fish 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 246 over West Fork Fish Creek carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 246 over West Fork Fish Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 246 over West Fork Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.