US Bridges

S.H. 3 & S.H. 33 over Kingfisher Creek

Good

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma · 3.9 MI W JCT US 81 · Structure no. 237000000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 & S.H. 33 over Kingfisher Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 & S.H. 33 over Kingfisher Creek in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesS.H. 3 & S.H. 33
CrossesKingfisher Creek
Location3.9 MI W JCT US 81
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates35.85616, -97.99732
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92.1 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 traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3 & S.H. 33 over Kingfisher Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 3 & S.H. 33 over Kingfisher 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 3 & S.H. 33 over Kingfisher Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3 & S.H. 33 over Kingfisher Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 & S.H. 33 over Kingfisher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.