US Bridges

S.H. 9 over Little Taloka Creek

Fair

Haskell County, Oklahoma · 2.3 E JCT SH-82 · Structure no. 018080000000000

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over Little Taloka Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 9 over Little Taloka Creek in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 98 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 5 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,760 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesLittle Taloka Creek
Location2.3 E JCT SH-82
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHaskell County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.26068, -95.08772
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic9,760 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 9 over Little Taloka Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is S.H. 9 over Little Taloka 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 Taloka Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.