US Bridges

S.H. 9 over Pecan Creek

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 17.4E of JCT U.S. 77 · Structure no. 275870000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over Pecan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 9 over Pecan Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesPecan Creek
Location17.4E of JCT U.S. 77
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates35.2461, -97.14358
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 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 closed55.9 mi (90 km)
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$7.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 9 over Pecan 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 November 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 9 over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.