US Bridges

S.H. 9 a over U.S. 69 under

Fair

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · JCT US 69 & SH 9A · Structure no. 157830000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 a over U.S. 69 under is a concrete continuous slab carrying S.H. 9 a over U.S. 69 under in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 9 a
CrossesU.S. 69 under
LocationJCT US 69 & SH 9A
RouteState Highway 9A
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.21639, -95.61139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 9 a over U.S. 69 under built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 9 a over U.S. 69 under 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 9 a over U.S. 69 under carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 9 a over U.S. 69 under?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 9 a over U.S. 69 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.