US Bridges

S.H. 9 over Jim Blue Creek

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 6.6 E JCT U.S. 77 · Structure no. 315240000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,615
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over Jim Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 9 over Jim Blue Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 10,615 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,735 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long.

CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesJim Blue Creek
Location6.6 E JCT U.S. 77
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates35.18917, -97.3025
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating101.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,615 (2022)
Projected traffic15,735 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

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

About 10,615 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.