US Bridges

S.H. 18 / S.H. 33 over Big Creek

Good

Payne County, Oklahoma · 3.3 MI N&e Lincoln Cl · Structure no. 220570000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 18 / S.H. 33 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 18 / S.H. 33 over Big Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,960 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesS.H. 18 / S.H. 33
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.3 MI N&e Lincoln Cl
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates35.98585, -96.86735
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2022)
Projected traffic8,960 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 18 / S.H. 33 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 18 / S.H. 33 over Big 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 18 / S.H. 33 over Big Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 18 / S.H. 33 over Big Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 18 / S.H. 33 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.