9th St. (E0720) over Big Creek
PoorPayne County, Oklahoma · 9th St\agra RD .9E · Structure no. 010830000000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
9th St. (E0720) over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th St. (E0720) over Big Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 105 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 9th St. (E0720) over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is 9th St. (E0720) over Big 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does 9th St. (E0720) over Big Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 9th St. (E0720) over Big Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 9th St. (E0720) over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.