US Bridges

S.H. 33 over West Barnitz Creek

Good

Custer County, Oklahoma · 5.6 E JCT S.H. 44 S · Structure no. 315170000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 33 over West Barnitz Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 33 over West Barnitz Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 33
CrossesWest Barnitz Creek
Location5.6 E JCT S.H. 44 S
RouteState Highway 33
CountyCuster County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.63861, -99.08389
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2022)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2042
Trucks22%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 33 over West Barnitz Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

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

About 890 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 33 over West Barnitz Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 33 over West Barnitz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.