US Bridges

SR 66 over Deer Creek

Poor

Perry County, Indiana · 01.63 E SR 166 · Structure no. 023590

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
647
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 66 over Deer Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 55 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 647 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,074 by 2032. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesDeer Creek
Location01.63 E SR 166
RouteState Highway 66
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.93002, -86.65633
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2004)
Projected traffic1,074 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 66 over Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 66 over Deer Creek carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.