US Bridges

SR 66 WB over Little Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 01.68 W SR 65 · Structure no. 023390

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,406
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 WB over Little Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 66 WB over Little Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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 9,406 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,787 by 2031. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 66 WB
CrossesLittle Creek
Location01.68 W SR 65
RouteState Highway 66
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.03536, -87.66384
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 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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,406 (2021)
Projected traffic9,787 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 WB over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

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

About 9,406 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 WB over Little Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 WB over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.