US Bridges

FAS 3304 over Salt Fork of Red River

Good

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 2 MI W of Elmer Ok · Structure no. 176000000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
792 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3304 over Salt Fork of Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3304 over Salt Fork of Red River in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 792 ft (241.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesFAS 3304
CrossesSalt Fork of Red River
Location2 MI W of Elmer Ok
RouteCounty Highway 3304
Coordinates34.47889, -99.38333
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length792 ft (241.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3304 over Salt Fork of Red River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3304 over Salt 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3304 over Salt Fork of Red River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 3304 over Salt Fork of Red River?

The structure is 792 ft (241.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3304 over Salt Fork of Red River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.