Oklahoma State Highway 92
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State Highway 92, usually abbreviated as SH-92 or OK-92 (or simply Highway 92), is a 2-section highway
in the city of Chickasha
and near the capital, Oklahoma City
. The first section is 18.2 miles (29.3 km) long and stretches from US-277/62 in Chickasha to SH-37 in Tuttle
. The second section is 8 miles (12.9 km) long and stretches from State Highway 152 in Mustang to its final terminus at State Highway 66 in Yukon
. Part of the northern segment is dedicated to singer Garth Brooks
as Garth Brooks Road.
as it continues farther through rural regions, crossing through the village of Amber
.
The highway leaves Amber, turning to the northeast for a short distance, changing directions several times. SH-92 passes through Sooner, with Tuttle
soon after. In Tuttle, SH-92 intersects with local streets before terminating at State Highway 37.
. The highway turns east after the crossing with Lake Burtschi Road continuing farther north. SH-92 headed through downtown Laverty, which is mainly homes and small patches of trees once again. The highway turned northward once again, passing a small pond on its way to Chickasha
. SH-92 curved to the east a second time soon after, crossing local roads and train tracks as it entered Norge
.
In downtown Norge, SH-92 headed to the northeast, paralleling the nearby Interstate 44/H.E. Bailey Turnpike. The region around and north of Norge was rural, with very little development. SH-92 headed in different directions, mainly to the north/northeast. After West Country Club Road, the highway began to enter Chickasha, making a curve to the east onto West Grand Boulevard. The route continued eastward, becoming concurrent with US-81 and US-277 in Chickasha. Grand Avenue continued after. The route continued unsigned until the junction with US-62/SH-9, where it split away from US-81 to the east, following US-277.
This segment was not assigned until 1957. That segment of SH-92 was decommissioned in 2003, bringing the highway to its current southern terminus.
, on the west side of the Oklahoma City Metro. The route heads north, intersecting with local roads as South Cemetery Road. After leaving Mustang, it enters far western Oklahoma City
. This region of the city is also rural, passing fields and homes as the route continues northward. SH-92 does not intersect with any state highways during its length, but does interchange with Interstate 40 before terminating at an intersection with State Highway 66 in Yukon
.
Highway
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in the city of Chickasha
Chickasha, Oklahoma
Chickasha is a city in and the county seat, business and employment center of Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 15,850 at the 2000 census. Chickasha is home to the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma and hosts an annual Festival of Light celebration located at...
and near the capital, Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma...
. The first section is 18.2 miles (29.3 km) long and stretches from US-277/62 in Chickasha to SH-37 in Tuttle
Tuttle, Oklahoma
Tuttle is a city in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 4,294 at the 2000 census.Tuttle is a largely agricultural community with a focus on wheat, cotton, corn, alfalfa hay, Bermuda grass hay, and cattle. Nearby Braum's Dairy, the largest farm in the area, is located just...
. The second section is 8 miles (12.9 km) long and stretches from State Highway 152 in Mustang to its final terminus at State Highway 66 in Yukon
Yukon, Oklahoma
Yukon is a city in Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. The population was 22,709 at the 2010 census....
. Part of the northern segment is dedicated to singer Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks
Troyal Garth Brooks , best known as Garth Brooks, is an American country music artist who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart...
as Garth Brooks Road.
Chickasha to Tuttle
SH-92 currently begins at an intersection with US-62/277/SH-9, a divided highway east of Chickasha. SH-92 heads northward from this intersection, passing through more rural regions, this time mainly fields and homes. Many of the intersections in this segment are county-maintained roads. Interstate 44 crosses SH-92 at an overpass with no interchange. After leaving I-44 behind, SH-92 begins to run alongside the Stillwater Central RailroadStillwater Central Railroad
Stillwater Central Railroad is a shortline railroad operating in Oklahoma.A subsidiary of the Watco Companies, the SLWC operates over of track in the state from Sapulpa through Oklahoma City through Lawton to Snyder and has trackage rights over BNSF from Sapulpa to Tulsa, and from Snyder to Long....
as it continues farther through rural regions, crossing through the village of Amber
Amber, Oklahoma
Amber is a town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 490 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Amber is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
.
The highway leaves Amber, turning to the northeast for a short distance, changing directions several times. SH-92 passes through Sooner, with Tuttle
Tuttle, Oklahoma
Tuttle is a city in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 4,294 at the 2000 census.Tuttle is a largely agricultural community with a focus on wheat, cotton, corn, alfalfa hay, Bermuda grass hay, and cattle. Nearby Braum's Dairy, the largest farm in the area, is located just...
soon after. In Tuttle, SH-92 intersects with local streets before terminating at State Highway 37.
History
State Highway 92 was commissioned between late 1943 and June 1944. As originally commissioned, SH-92 began at US-62/277 east of Chickasha and ended at SH-37 in Amber, the same termini as the present day.Former Lake Burtschi extension
SH-92 began at Lake Burtschi several miles outside of CementCement, Oklahoma
Cement is a town in Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 530 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Cement is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
. The highway turns east after the crossing with Lake Burtschi Road continuing farther north. SH-92 headed through downtown Laverty, which is mainly homes and small patches of trees once again. The highway turned northward once again, passing a small pond on its way to Chickasha
Chickasha, Oklahoma
Chickasha is a city in and the county seat, business and employment center of Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 15,850 at the 2000 census. Chickasha is home to the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma and hosts an annual Festival of Light celebration located at...
. SH-92 curved to the east a second time soon after, crossing local roads and train tracks as it entered Norge
Norge, Oklahoma
Norge is a town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 82 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Norge is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
.
In downtown Norge, SH-92 headed to the northeast, paralleling the nearby Interstate 44/H.E. Bailey Turnpike. The region around and north of Norge was rural, with very little development. SH-92 headed in different directions, mainly to the north/northeast. After West Country Club Road, the highway began to enter Chickasha, making a curve to the east onto West Grand Boulevard. The route continued eastward, becoming concurrent with US-81 and US-277 in Chickasha. Grand Avenue continued after. The route continued unsigned until the junction with US-62/SH-9, where it split away from US-81 to the east, following US-277.
This segment was not assigned until 1957. That segment of SH-92 was decommissioned in 2003, bringing the highway to its current southern terminus.
Former northern segment
The northern segment of SH-92 begins at an intersection with State Highway 152 in MustangMustang, Oklahoma
Mustang is a growing suburban city in Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 17,395 at the 2010 census....
, on the west side of the Oklahoma City Metro. The route heads north, intersecting with local roads as South Cemetery Road. After leaving Mustang, it enters far western Oklahoma City
Oklahoma city
Oklahoma City is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma.Oklahoma City may also refer to:*Oklahoma City metropolitan area*Downtown Oklahoma City*Uptown Oklahoma City*Oklahoma City bombing*Oklahoma City National Memorial...
. This region of the city is also rural, passing fields and homes as the route continues northward. SH-92 does not intersect with any state highways during its length, but does interchange with Interstate 40 before terminating at an intersection with State Highway 66 in Yukon
Yukon, Oklahoma
Yukon is a city in Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. The population was 22,709 at the 2010 census....
.