SR 46 over Little Pipe Creek
GoodRipley County, Indiana · 00.95 W SR 101 · Structure no. 017451
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,417
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 46 over Little Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 46 over Little Pipe Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,417 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,786 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 46 over Little Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 46 over Little Pipe 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 46 over Little Pipe Creek carry?
About 5,417 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 46 over Little Pipe Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 46 over Little Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.