US Bridges

SR 246 over Br W Fork Fish Creek

Poor

Owen County, Indiana · 02.86 W SR 46 · Structure no. 030390

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,188
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 246 over Br W Fork Fish Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 246 over Br W 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,188 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,290 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 246
CrossesBr W Fork Fish Creek
Location02.86 W SR 46
RouteState Highway 246
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.31001, -86.9172
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating102.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,188 (2021)
Projected traffic3,290 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 Br W Fork Fish Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 246 over Br W Fork Fish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 1,188 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 246 over Br W Fork Fish Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns SR 246 over Br W Fork Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.