US Bridges

Red Bud LN over U.S. 69 under

Fair

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 6.77 N JCT US-69 Bus · Structure no. 185780000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bud LN over U.S. 69 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Bud LN over U.S. 69 under in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRed Bud LN
CrossesU.S. 69 under
Location6.77 N JCT US-69 Bus
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.03384, -96.37956
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Bud LN over U.S. 69 under built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bud LN 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Red Bud LN over U.S. 69 under carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Red Bud LN over U.S. 69 under?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bud LN over U.S. 69 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.