US Bridges

S.H. 9 over Creek

Good

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 1.4 MI E Kiowa C/L · Structure no. 021940000000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 9 over Creek in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 96 years old, older 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesCreek
Location1.4 MI E Kiowa C/L
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates35.10177, -98.60197
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 9 over Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is S.H. 9 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 9 over Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 9 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 9 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.