US Bridges

SR 66 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.17 E SR 70 · Structure no. 023540

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,651
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 66 over Crooked Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,651 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,826 by 2032. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.17 E SR 70
RouteState Highway 66
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.00134, -86.85459
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,651 (2004)
Projected traffic7,826 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 66 over Crooked 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 Crooked Creek carry?

About 5,651 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.