US Bridges

SR 62 SR 66 over Turkey Fork Overflow

Fair

Crawford County, Indiana · 02.62 W SR 66 · Structure no. 022260

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
769
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 SR 66 over Turkey Fork Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 62 SR 66 over Turkey Fork Overflow in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 102 ft (31 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62 SR 66
CrossesTurkey Fork Overflow
Location02.62 W SR 66
RouteState Highway 62
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20529, -86.39889
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 62 SR 66 over Turkey Fork Overflow built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 SR 66 over Turkey Fork Overflow 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 62 SR 66 over Turkey Fork Overflow carry?

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

How long is SR 62 SR 66 over Turkey Fork Overflow?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 SR 66 over Turkey Fork Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.