US Bridges

S.H. 9 over S Branch Cache Creek

Fair

Haskell County, Oklahoma · 1.2 W Le Flore C/L · Structure no. 194240000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over S Branch Cache Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 9 over S Branch Cache Creek in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesS Branch Cache Creek
Location1.2 W Le Flore C/L
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHaskell County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.2604, -94.83602
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed34.8 mi (56 km)
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 S Branch Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is S.H. 9 over S Branch Cache Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 9 over S Branch Cache Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.