US Bridges

S.H. 9 over Dave Blue Creek

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 4 Mi. E. JCT US 77 · Structure no. 308800000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,120
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over Dave Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 9 over Dave Blue Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 12,120 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,900 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesDave Blue Creek
Location4 Mi. E. JCT US 77
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates35.18917, -97.34694
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,120 (2022)
Projected traffic17,900 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 9 over Dave Blue Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 9 over Dave Blue 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 Dave Blue Creek carry?

About 12,120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 9 over Dave Blue Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 9 over Dave Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.