US Bridges

S.H. 9 over Stinking Creek

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 5.5 MI E S.H. 115 · Structure no. 286070000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over Stinking Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 9 over Stinking 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesStinking Creek
Location5.5 MI E S.H. 115
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates35.09457, -98.64717
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,760 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$4.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 9 over Stinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.