US Bridges

S.H. 9 over E Branch King Creek

Fair

Haskell County, Oklahoma · 1.9 E JCT SH-2 · Structure no. 119340000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over E Branch King Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 9 over E Branch King Creek in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesE Branch King Creek
Location1.9 E JCT SH-2
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHaskell County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.2535, -95.20335
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic10,080 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 E Branch King Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 9 over E Branch King 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 E Branch King Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 9 over E Branch King Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 9 over E Branch King Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.