US Bridges

S.H. 44A over North Fork of Red River

Fair

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 1.4 MI N SH44 · Structure no. 139150000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
275 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 44A over North Fork of Red River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 44A over North Fork of Red River in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 44A
CrossesNorth Fork of Red River
Location1.4 MI N SH44
RouteState Highway 44A
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.88881, -99.30737
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2022)
Projected traffic864 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 44A over North Fork of Red River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 44A 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. 44A over North Fork of Red River carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 44A over North Fork of Red River?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 44A over North Fork of Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.