US Bridges

D0221 over Arkansas River

Good

Kay County, Oklahoma · 8 S. of Kil Dare · Structure no. 284430000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
751 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D0221 over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying D0221 over Arkansas River in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 751 ft (228.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesD0221
CrossesArkansas River
Location8 S. of Kil Dare
RouteCounty Highway D0221
Coordinates36.6948, -97.05103
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length751 ft (228.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D0221 over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is D0221 over Arkansas 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 2024.

How much traffic does D0221 over Arkansas River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is D0221 over Arkansas River?

The structure is 751 ft (228.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns D0221 over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.