US Bridges

S.H. 9 over Quicksand Br Creek

Fair

Haskell County, Oklahoma · 1.9 E JCT SH-82 · Structure no. 018500000000000

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

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over Quicksand Br Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 9 over Quicksand Br 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 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,760 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesQuicksand Br Creek
Location1.9 E JCT SH-82
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHaskell County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.26069, -95.09474
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 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 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 Quicksand Br 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 Quicksand Br 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 Quicksand Br Creek carry?

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

How long is S.H. 9 over Quicksand Br Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 9 over Quicksand Br Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.