US Bridges

SR 66 over Honey Creek

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 01.00 W US 150 · Structure no. 023685

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 66 over Honey Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 33 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesHoney Creek
Location01.00 W US 150
RouteState Highway 66
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.43867, -86.262
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2014)
Projected traffic890 by 2035
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 Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 66 over Honey 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 Honey Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.