US Bridges

S.H. 11 over Salt Fork Ark River Ofl

Good

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma · 6.4E JCT U.S. 64 · Structure no. 293670000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 11 over Salt Fork Ark River Ofl is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 11 over Salt Fork Ark River Ofl in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 11
CrossesSalt Fork Ark River Ofl
Location6.4E JCT U.S. 64
RouteState Highway 11
CountyAlfalfa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.80571, -98.24845
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92 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 traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 11 over Salt Fork Ark River Ofl built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 11 over Salt Fork Ark River Ofl 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 11 over Salt Fork Ark River Ofl carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 11 over Salt Fork Ark River Ofl?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 11 over Salt Fork Ark River Ofl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.