US Bridges

FAS 2801 over Elm Fork of Red River

Good

Greer County, Oklahoma · 4.3 MI North of Reed · Structure no. 193580000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2801 over Elm Fork of Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2801 over Elm Fork of Red River in Greer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesFAS 2801
CrossesElm Fork of Red River
Location4.3 MI North of Reed
RouteCounty Highway 2801
Coordinates34.94954, -99.69574
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic360 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$972,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2801 over Elm Fork of Red River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2801 over Elm Fork of Red River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2801 over Elm Fork of Red River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2801 over Elm Fork of Red River?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2801 over Elm Fork of Red River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.