US Bridges

S.H. 30 over Elm Fork of Red River

Good

Harmon County, Oklahoma · 7.8 N Jcts.H. 9 · Structure no. 315650000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 30 over Elm Fork of Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 30 over Elm Fork of Red River in Harmon County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 208 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2042. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 30
CrossesElm Fork of Red River
Location7.8 N Jcts.H. 9
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates35.01, -99.90361
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2022)
Projected traffic292 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 30 over Elm Fork of Red River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 30 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 30 over Elm Fork of Red River carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 30 over Elm Fork of Red River?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 30 over Elm Fork of Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.