S.H. 9 over Otter Creek
FairHaskell County, Oklahoma · 17.7 E JCT SH-2 · Structure no. 179110000000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 9 over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 9 over Otter Creek in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 9 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 9 over Otter 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 Otter Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 9 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 9 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.