US Bridges

SR 237 over Castleberry Creek

Fair

Perry County, Indiana · 00.05 S SR 66 · Structure no. 029896

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,538
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 237 over Castleberry Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 237 over Castleberry Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 11,538 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,258 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 69.6 mi (112 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 237
CrossesCastleberry Creek
Location00.05 S SR 66
RouteState Highway 237
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.90773, -86.73788
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,538 (2004)
Projected traffic16,258 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69.6 mi (112 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 Castleberry Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 237 over Castleberry 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 237 over Castleberry Creek carry?

About 11,538 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 237 over Castleberry Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns SR 237 over Castleberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.