US Bridges

S.H. 33 over Caffey Creek

Good

Roger Mills County, Oklahoma · 5.4 Mi. E. Jct. U.S. 283 · Structure no. 284480000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 33 over Caffey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 33 over Caffey Creek in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,264 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS.H. 33
CrossesCaffey Creek
Location5.4 Mi. E. Jct. U.S. 283
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates35.67127, -99.58376
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2022)
Projected traffic1,264 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 33 over Caffey 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 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 33 over Caffey Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 33 over Caffey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.