US Bridges

SR 237 over Camp Fork Creek

Good

Crawford County, Indiana · 00.62 S SR 64 · Structure no. 011861

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,682
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 237 over Camp Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 237 over Camp Fork Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,682 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,499 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 237
CrossesCamp Fork Creek
Location00.62 S SR 64
RouteState Highway 237
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.33357, -86.46374
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,682 (2019)
Projected traffic2,499 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 237 over Camp Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 237 over Camp Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 237 over Camp Fork Creek carry?

About 1,682 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 237 over Camp Fork Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 237 over Camp Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.