US Bridges

S.H. 33 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Creek County, Oklahoma · 17.6 MI E Payne C/L · Structure no. 108950000000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 33 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 33 over Turkey Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 77 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 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,880 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 33
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location17.6 MI E Payne C/L
RouteState Highway 33
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.9883, -96.3113
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,880 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 33 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is S.H. 33 over Turkey 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 Turkey Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 33 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns S.H. 33 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.