US Bridges

U.S. 69 SB over Red River

Fair

Bryan County, Oklahoma · Okla Texas State Line · Structure no. 255070000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,240 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 SB over Red River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 SB over Red River in Bryan 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,240 ft (378 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 69 SB
CrossesRed River
LocationOkla Texas State Line
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates33.82209, -96.53352
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,240 ft (378 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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$7.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 SB over Red River built?

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

What condition is U.S. 69 SB over Red River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 69 SB over Red River carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 SB over Red River?

The structure is 1,240 ft (378 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 SB over Red River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.