US Bridges

S.H. 33 over White Shield Creek

Good

Roger Mills County, Oklahoma · 0.3 W. Jct. S.H. 34 · Structure no. 289570000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
870
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 33 over White Shield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 33 over White Shield Creek in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 33
CrossesWhite Shield Creek
Location0.3 W. Jct. S.H. 34
RouteState Highway 33
CountyRoger Mills County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.63873, -99.38398
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2022)
Projected traffic1,392 by 2042
Trucks25%
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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 33 over White Shield Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 33 over White Shield 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 August 2023.

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

About 870 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 33 over White Shield Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 33 over White Shield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.