US Bridges

S.H. 33 over Beaver Creek

Good

Custer County, Oklahoma · 0.2 MI W Jct. U.S.183 · Structure no. 111060000000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 33 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 33 over Beaver Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 76 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesS.H. 33
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.2 MI W Jct. U.S.183
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates35.63854, -98.96386
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2022)
Projected traffic1,152 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

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

About 720 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 33 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.