US Bridges

SR 66 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Spencer County, Indiana · 04.10 W SR 70 · Structure no. 023510

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,760
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 66 over Little Sandy Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,823 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 66
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location04.10 W SR 70
RouteState Highway 66
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.96449, -86.91331
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 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 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 Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 66 over Little Sandy 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 Little Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 66 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.