US Bridges

SR 66 over Honey Creek

Good

Spencer County, Indiana · 01.68 E US 231 · Structure no. 023490

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,120
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Honey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 66 over Honey Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,331 by 2039. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesHoney Creek
Location01.68 E US 231
RouteState Highway 66
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.92098, -87.01378
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,120 (2019)
Projected traffic4,331 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 66 over Honey 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 Honey Creek carry?

About 4,120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.