US Bridges

S.H. 33 over East Tiger Creek

Fair

Creek County, Oklahoma · 2.5 MI E Payne C/L · Structure no. 090410000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 33 over East Tiger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 33 over East Tiger Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,920 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 33
CrossesEast Tiger Creek
Location2.5 MI E Payne C/L
RouteState Highway 33
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.98838, -96.5712
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
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,920 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$785,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 33 over East Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is S.H. 33 over East Tiger 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 2024.

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

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 33 over East Tiger Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns S.H. 33 over East Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.