US Bridges

S.H. 6 over Elm Fork of Red River

Good

Greer County, Oklahoma · 2.2 MI N of JCT U.S. 283 · Structure no. 262110000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 6 over Elm Fork of Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 6 over Elm Fork of Red River in Greer 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2042. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 6
CrossesElm Fork of Red River
Location2.2 MI N of JCT U.S. 283
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates34.88803, -99.37861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 6 over Elm Fork of Red River built?

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

What condition is S.H. 6 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 6 over Elm Fork of Red River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 6 over Elm Fork of Red River?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 6 over Elm Fork of Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.