US Bridges

SR 62SR 66 over Turkey Fork

Fair

Crawford County, Indiana · 02.96 W SR 66 · Structure no. 022250

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
769
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62SR 66 over Turkey Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 62SR 66 over Turkey Fork in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 101 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 769 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,277 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62SR 66
CrossesTurkey Fork
Location02.96 W SR 66
RouteState Highway 62
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.2035, -86.40392
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic769 (2004)
Projected traffic1,277 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 62SR 66 over Turkey Fork built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 62SR 66 over Turkey Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62SR 66 over Turkey Fork carry?

About 769 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62SR 66 over Turkey Fork?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62SR 66 over Turkey Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.