US Bridges

S.H. 9 over Rainy Mountain Creek

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI E S.H. 115 · Structure no. 286060000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
364 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over Rainy Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 9 over Rainy Mountain Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2042. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesRainy Mountain Creek
Location0.5 MI E S.H. 115
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates35.09511, -98.73757
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$6.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 9 over Rainy Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 9 over Rainy Mountain Creek?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 9 over Rainy Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.