US Bridges

S.H. 33 over Deer Creek

Good

Custer County, Oklahoma · 8.3NE of US-183/ SH 33 · Structure no. 290340000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
970
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 33 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 33 over Deer Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 33
CrossesDeer Creek
Location8.3NE of US-183/ SH 33
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates35.69833, -98.82861
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2022)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

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

About 970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

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

The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 33 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.