US Bridges

S.H. 9 over King Creek

Good

Haskell County, Oklahoma · 0.9 E JCT SH-2 · Structure no. 291870000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over King Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 9 over King Creek in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesKing Creek
Location0.9 E JCT SH-2
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates35.25361, -95.22139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic10,080 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 9 over King Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 9 over King Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 9 over King Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 9 over King Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.