S.H. 9 a over Gaines Creek
FairPittsburg County, Oklahoma · 1 MI E JCT US 69 · Structure no. 161880000000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 681 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 9 a over Gaines Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 9 a over Gaines Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 61 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 681 ft (207.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 9 a over Gaines Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is S.H. 9 a over Gaines 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 9 a over Gaines Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 9 a over Gaines Creek?
The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 9 a over Gaines Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.