US Bridges

SR 66 over Little Oil Creek

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 04.89 E SR 70 · Structure no. 023640

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Little Oil Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 66 over Little Oil Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 46 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2037. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesLittle Oil Creek
Location04.89 E SR 70
RouteState Highway 66
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.07635, -86.48785
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2017)
Projected traffic327 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 Little Oil Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 66 over Little 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 Little Oil Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Little Oil Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Little Oil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.