SR 246 over Br W Fork Fish Creek
Owen County, Indiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 246 over Br W Fork Fish Creek in Owen County, Indiana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,370 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 61 of the 150 inventoried bridges in Owen County rated good (40.7%); 13 (8.7%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 93 ft |
| Location | 01.79 W SR 46 |
| NBI structure number | 030400 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Indiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Owen County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 46 over In South RR White Riv | 1957 | 13,570 | Fair |
| SR 46 over Mccormicks Creek | 1927 | 13,035 | Fair |
| SR 46 over Meadowbrook Creek | 2013 | 11,394 | Good |
| US 231 over Fall Creek | 1932 | 7,749 | Fair |
| US 231 over Mill Creek | 1932 | 7,749 | Fair |
| SR 46 over Rattlesnake Creek | 1985 | 7,300 | Fair |
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