SR 246 over West Fork Fish Creek
GoodOwen County, Indiana · 02.32 W SR 46 · Structure no. 076578
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,188
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 246 over West Fork Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 246 over West Fork Fish Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,188 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,662 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 246 over West Fork Fish Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 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 1,188 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 246 over West Fork Fish Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 246 over West Fork Fish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.