US Bridges

S.H. 33 over Creek

Fair

Custer County, Oklahoma · 1.4 MI E JCT S.H. 34 · Structure no. 036960000000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 33 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 33 over Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 93 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 33
CrossesCreek
Location1.4 MI E JCT S.H. 34
RouteState Highway 33
CountyCuster County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.63872, -99.35274
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 33 over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

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 July 2024.

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

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 33 over Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 33 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.