US Bridges

S.H. 9 over Cartersville Branch

Fair

Haskell County, Oklahoma · 1.3 W Le Flore C/L · Structure no. 016890000000000

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1943
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over Cartersville Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 9 over Cartersville Branch in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1943, so it is 99 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesCartersville Branch
Location1.3 W Le Flore C/L
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHaskell County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.2604, -94.83742
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,480 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 Cartersville Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1943.

What condition is S.H. 9 over Cartersville Branch 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 Cartersville Branch carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 9 over Cartersville Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 9 over Cartersville Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.