US Bridges

S.H. 9 over Bishop Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 2.9 MI E JCT I-35 · Structure no. 180450000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over Bishop Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 9 over Bishop Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,640 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesBishop Creek
Location2.9 MI E JCT I-35
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.17952, -97.4316
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2022)
Projected traffic24,640 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 9 over Bishop Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 9 over Bishop Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

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

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 9 over Bishop Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 9 over Bishop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.