US Bridges

SR 66 over Poison Creek

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 04.10 W SR 70 · Structure no. 023610

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Poison Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 66 over Poison Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 58 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2037. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesPoison Creek
Location04.10 W SR 70
RouteState Highway 66
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.97282, -86.53584
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2017)
Projected traffic160 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Poison Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 66 over Poison 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 Poison Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Poison Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Poison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.