US Bridges

S.H. 33 over Hal Stouts Creek

Good

Custer County, Oklahoma · 8.9 MI NE JCT U.S.183 · Structure no. 104760000000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 33 over Hal Stouts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 33 over Hal Stouts Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 33
CrossesHal Stouts Creek
Location8.9 MI NE JCT U.S.183
RouteState Highway 33
CountyCuster County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.70746, -98.81915
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2022)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Hal Stouts Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 33 over Hal Stouts 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 July 2024.

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

About 970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 33 over Hal Stouts Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 33 over Hal Stouts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.