US Bridges

E0740 (old S.H. 33 over Fitzgerald Creek

PoorPosted for load

Logan County, Oklahoma · 4 MI S.W. Payne C/L · Structure no. 018680000000000

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0740 (old S.H. 33 over Fitzgerald Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0740 (old S.H. 33 over Fitzgerald Creek in Logan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 98 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE0740 (old S.H. 33
CrossesFitzgerald Creek
Location4 MI S.W. Payne C/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.94292, -97.27341
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0740 (old S.H. 33 over Fitzgerald Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is E0740 (old S.H. 33 over Fitzgerald Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does E0740 (old S.H. 33 over Fitzgerald Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0740 (old S.H. 33 over Fitzgerald Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E0740 (old S.H. 33 over Fitzgerald Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.