US Bridges

S.H. 19 over North Fork of Red River

Fair

Jackson County, Oklahoma · Jackson/Kiowa C/L · Structure no. 136890000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,096 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 19 over North Fork of Red River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 19 over North Fork of Red River in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2042. The structure is 1,096 ft (334.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 19
CrossesNorth Fork of Red River
LocationJackson/Kiowa C/L
RouteState Highway 19
CountyJackson County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.78308, -99.16813
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,096 ft (334.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic624 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 19 over North Fork of Red River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 19 over North Fork of 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 19 over North Fork of Red River carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 19 over North Fork of Red River?

The structure is 1,096 ft (334.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 19 over North Fork of Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.