SR 246 over E Fork Busseron Creek
GoodVigo County, Indiana · 02.73 W SR 159 · Structure no. 030307
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,556
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 246 over E Fork Busseron Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 246 over E Fork Busseron Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,556 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,827 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 246 over E Fork Busseron Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 246 over E Fork Busseron 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 E Fork Busseron Creek carry?
About 1,556 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SR 246 over E Fork Busseron Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 246 over E Fork Busseron Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.