US Bridges

U.S. 271 over Red River-Co RD under

Fair

Choctaw County, Oklahoma · Texas-Okla. State Line · Structure no. 176050000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
903 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 271 over Red River-Co RD under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 271 over Red River-Co RD under in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,080 by 2042. The structure is 903 ft (275.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 271
CrossesRed River-Co RD under
LocationTexas-Okla. State Line
RouteU.S. Route 271
Coordinates33.87481, -95.50217
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length903 ft (275.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2022)
Projected traffic8,080 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 271 over Red River-Co RD under built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 271 over Red River-Co RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 271 over Red River-Co RD under carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 271 over Red River-Co RD under?

The structure is 903 ft (275.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 271 over Red River-Co RD under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.