US Bridges

S.H. 33 over Creek

Good

Creek County, Oklahoma · 1.4 MI E Payne C/L · Structure no. 005260000000000

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 33 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 33 over Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,480 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesS.H. 33
CrossesCreek
Location1.4 MI E Payne C/L
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates35.98839, -96.59704
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2022)
Projected traffic12,480 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 33 over Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 33 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 33 over Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 33 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 33 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.