US Bridges

S.H. 33 over Creek

Fair

Creek County, Oklahoma · 11.3 MI E Payne C/L · Structure no. 253320000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
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 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 33
CrossesCreek
Location11.3 MI E Payne C/L
RouteState Highway 33
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.00297, -96.42366
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,280 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 33 over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 33 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S.H. 33 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.