US Bridges

S.H. 9 over Little Snake Creek

Fair

Haskell County, Oklahoma · 3.4 E JCT SH-2 · Structure no. 013010000000000

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over Little Snake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 9 over Little Snake Creek in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 102 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 6 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,880 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesLittle Snake Creek
Location3.4 E JCT SH-2
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates35.25355, -95.17801
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2022)
Projected traffic10,880 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Little Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is S.H. 9 over Little Snake 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 October 2024.

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

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 9 over Little Snake Creek?

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

Who owns S.H. 9 over Little Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.