US Bridges

SR 66 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 05.35 E US 231 · Structure no. 023500

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,760
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 66 over Sandy Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 43 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 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,823 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesSandy Creek
Location05.35 E US 231
RouteState Highway 66
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.95027, -86.96178
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (2004)
Projected traffic3,823 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 Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 66 over Sandy 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 Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.