US Bridges

S.H. 9 over Creek

Fair

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 14.7 MI E Greer C/L · Structure no. 064790000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 9 over Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesCreek
Location14.7 MI E Greer C/L
RouteState Highway 9
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.01559, -99.08478
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 9 over 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 May 2023.

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

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 9 over Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 9 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.