US Bridges

SR 66 over Deer Creek

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 00.04 W SR 166 · Structure no. 080394

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 66 over Deer Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2032. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesDeer Creek
Location00.04 W SR 166
RouteState Highway 66
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.91578, -86.67238
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2010)
Projected traffic690 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 66 over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 66 over Deer Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.