US Bridges

SR 66 over Oil Creek

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 01.02 E SR 70 · Structure no. 023630

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
306 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Oil Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 66 over Oil Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 54 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2034. The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesOil Creek
Location01.02 E SR 70
RouteState Highway 66
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.04211, -86.52097
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2014)
Projected traffic390 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Oil Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 66 over Oil 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 Oil Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Oil Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Oil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.