US Bridges

S.H. 9 over Fish Creek

Good

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 0.4 Mi. E of Dustin · Structure no. 309300000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 9 over Fish Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,280 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E of Dustin
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates35.26843, -96.02481
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2022)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2042
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 9 over Fish 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 Fish Creek carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 9 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.