US Bridges

S.H. 9 over Creek

Good

McClain County, Oklahoma · 3.4 MI E JCT US 277 · Structure no. 191790000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
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 McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,600 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesCreek
Location3.4 MI E JCT US 277
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates35.18214, -97.53828
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2022)
Projected traffic25,600 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 9 over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 9 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.