US Bridges

S.H. 9 over Creek

Good

Greer County, Oklahoma · 2.9 MI E of Harmon C/L · Structure no. 026230000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
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 Greer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesCreek
Location2.9 MI E of Harmon C/L
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates34.90059, -99.67994
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2022)
Projected traffic544 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

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 2023.

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

About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 9 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 9 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.