US Bridges

SR 66 over Harmony Creek

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.10 W SR 66 · Structure no. 023310

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,713
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Harmony Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 66 over Harmony Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,713 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,913 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesHarmony Creek
Location00.10 W SR 66
RouteState Highway 66
CountyPosey County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.13173, -87.90823
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,713 (2004)
Projected traffic7,913 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Harmony Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 66 over Harmony Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 66 over Harmony Creek carry?

About 5,713 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Harmony Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Harmony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.