US Bridges

S.H. 9 over West Branch Rabbit Creek

Fair

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · 3.5 W JCT US-69 · Structure no. 047920000000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 over West Branch Rabbit Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 9 over West Branch Rabbit Creek in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 89 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 9
CrossesWest Branch Rabbit Creek
Location3.5 W JCT US-69
RouteState Highway 9
CountyMcIntosh County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.28968, -95.65437
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 West Branch Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is S.H. 9 over West Branch Rabbit 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 October 2024.

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

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 9 over West Branch Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 9 over West Branch Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.