US Bridges

SR 46 over Meadowbrook Creek

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 00.42 W US 231 · Structure no. 080582

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,394
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Meadowbrook Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 46 over Meadowbrook Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 11,394 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,442 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesMeadowbrook Creek
Location00.42 W US 231
RouteState Highway 46
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28984, -86.7785
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,394 (2021)
Projected traffic36,442 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Meadowbrook Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Meadowbrook 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Meadowbrook Creek carry?

About 11,394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Meadowbrook Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Meadowbrook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.