US Bridges

SR 66 over Br of East Deer Creek

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 03.42 E SR 166 · Structure no. 023595

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Br of East Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 66 over Br of East Deer Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 647 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,074 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 66
CrossesBr of East Deer Creek
Location03.42 E SR 166
RouteState Highway 66
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.93828, -86.63272
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Br of East Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 66 over Br of East Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 66 over Br of East Deer Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 66 over Br of East Deer Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns SR 66 over Br of East Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.