S.H. 33 over Scholar Creek

Good

Creek County, Oklahoma · 9.7 MI E Payne C/L · Structure no. 129840000000000

Built: 1953; 72 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition: Good; inspected March 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 47 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 3,500; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 33 over Scholar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 33 over Scholar Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 72 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 33

CrossesScholar Creek

Location9.7 MI E Payne C/L

RouteState Highway 33

CountyCreek County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates36.00289, -96.4488

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionMarch 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 loadHS 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 traffic3,500 (2022)

Projected traffic5,600 by 2042

Trucks16%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 million

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

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

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.