US Bridges

SR 66 over Windy Creek

Fair

Perry County, Indiana · 00.96 W SR 37 · Structure no. 023560

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,028
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Windy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 66 over Windy Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 9,028 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,504 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesWindy Creek
Location00.96 W SR 37
RouteState Highway 66
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.97631, -86.7727
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,028 (2004)
Projected traffic12,504 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 66 over Windy Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 66 over Windy Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 66 over Windy Creek carry?

About 9,028 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Windy Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m).

Who owns SR 66 over Windy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.