S.H. 9 over Wallace Creek
PoorMcIntosh County, Oklahoma · 6.2 E JCT SH-52 · Structure no. 054480000000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 9 over Wallace Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 9 over Wallace Creek in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 9 over Wallace Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 9 over Wallace Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 9 over Wallace Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 9 over Wallace Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 9 over Wallace Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.