US Bridges

SR 66 over Rock Bottom Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 04.85 E SR 165 · Structure no. 023351

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,273
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Rock Bottom Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 66 over Rock Bottom Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,273 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,539 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesRock Bottom Creek
Location04.85 E SR 165
RouteState Highway 66
CountyPosey County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.06149, -87.73132
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,273 (2023)
Projected traffic7,539 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rock Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 66 over Rock Bottom 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 66 over Rock Bottom Creek carry?

About 7,273 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Rock Bottom Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Rock Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.