US Bridges

S.H. 9 over Little Wewoka Creek

Good

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 8.3E of Seminole C/L · Structure no. 277460000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over Little Wewoka Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 9 over Little Wewoka Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesLittle Wewoka Creek
Location8.3E of Seminole C/L
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates35.23194, -96.29602
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 9 over Little Wewoka Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 9 over Little Wewoka 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 April 2024.

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

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 9 over Little Wewoka Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 9 over Little Wewoka Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.