US Bridges

S.H. 9 over Elk Creek Overflow

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 12.4 E Greer C/L · Structure no. 303170000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over Elk Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 9 over Elk Creek Overflow in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesElk Creek Overflow
Location12.4 E Greer C/L
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates35.01548, -99.12514
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,360 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 9 over Elk Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 9 over Elk Creek Overflow 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 Elk Creek Overflow carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 9 over Elk Creek Overflow?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 9 over Elk Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.