US Bridges

S.H. 9 a over Little River

Good

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 8.7 MI W-N C/L · Structure no. 244510000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
652 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 9 a over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 9 a over Little River in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2042. The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesS.H. 9 a
CrossesLittle River
Location8.7 MI W-N C/L
RouteState Highway 9A
Coordinates35.21681, -96.82654
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length652 ft (198.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 9 a over Little River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 9 a over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 9 a over Little River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 9 a over Little River?

The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 9 a over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.