US Bridges

S.H. 33 over Browns Creek

Good

Creek County, Oklahoma · 17.2 MI E Payne C/L · Structure no. 182920000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 33 over Browns Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 33 over Browns Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,880 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesS.H. 33
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location17.2 MI E Payne C/L
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates35.98688, -96.32519
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 33 over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.