US Bridges

I-44 WB over Red River

Fair

Cotton County, Oklahoma · Okla - Texas State Line · Structure no. 270630000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,918 ft
48 main spans
Daily traffic
6,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 WB over Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 WB over Red River in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,480 by 2042. The structure is 3,918 ft (1,194.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesI-44 WB
CrossesRed River
LocationOkla - Texas State Line
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates34.10333, -98.54194
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans48
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,918 ft (1,194.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,550 (2022)
Projected traffic10,480 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

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$11.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 WB over Red River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 WB 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 WB over Red River carry?

About 6,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-44 WB over Red River?

The structure is 3,918 ft (1,194.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 WB over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.