US Bridges

SR 66 over Clear Creek

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 03.28 E SR 165 · Structure no. 023340

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,081
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Clear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 66 over Clear Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 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 8,081 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,192 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesClear Creek
Location03.28 E SR 165
RouteState Highway 66
CountyPosey County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.07516, -87.7536
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,081 (2004)
Projected traffic11,192 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SR 66 over Clear 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 Clear Creek carry?

About 8,081 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.