Old S.H. 6 over North Fork of Red River
PoorGreer County, Oklahoma · Greer & Kiowa C/L · Structure no. 139340000000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 884 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old S.H. 6 over North Fork of Red River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old S.H. 6 over North Fork of Red River in Greer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 884 ft (269.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old S.H. 6 over North Fork of Red River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old S.H. 6 over North Fork of Red River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Old S.H. 6 over North Fork of Red River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Old S.H. 6 over North Fork of Red River?
The structure is 884 ft (269.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old S.H. 6 over North Fork of Red River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.