US Bridges

S.H. 44 over N. Fork Red River/ CO RD

Fair

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · Kiowa-Greer C/L · Structure no. 221050000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,611 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 44 over N. Fork Red River/ CO RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 44 over N. Fork Red River/ CO RD in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 1,611 ft (491 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 44
CrossesN. Fork Red River/ CO RD
LocationKiowa-Greer C/L
RouteState Highway 44
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.86368, -99.31472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,611 ft (491 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 44 over N. Fork Red River/ CO RD built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 44 over N. Fork Red River/ CO RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 44 over N. Fork Red River/ CO RD carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 44 over N. Fork Red River/ CO RD?

The structure is 1,611 ft (491 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 44 over N. Fork Red River/ CO RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.