US Bridges

SR 66 over Parkers Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 04.35 W SR 65 · Structure no. 023360

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,081
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Parkers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 66 over Parkers Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8,081 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,192 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 66
CrossesParkers Creek
Location04.35 W SR 65
RouteState Highway 66
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.04517, -87.70973
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating64.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,081 (2004)
Projected traffic11,192 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Parkers Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 66 over Parkers 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 Parkers Creek carry?

About 8,081 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Parkers Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns SR 66 over Parkers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.