US Bridges

I-44 EB over Red River

Fair

Cotton County, Oklahoma · Okla-Texas State Line · Structure no. 195150000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,809 ft
47 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

I-44 EB over Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 EB over Red River in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,920 by 2042. The structure is 3,809 ft (1,161 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesI-44 EB
CrossesRed River
LocationOkla-Texas State Line
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates34.10341, -98.54159
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans47
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,809 ft (1,161 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic9,920 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$8.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 EB over Red River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 EB 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 EB over Red River carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-44 EB over Red River?

The structure is 3,809 ft (1,161 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 EB over Red River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.