U.S. 259 over Red River
GoodMcCurtain County, Oklahoma · Okla-Tex St. Line · Structure no. 315250000000000
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,200 ft
- 22 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 259 over Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 259 over Red River in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 2,200 ft (670.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 259 over Red River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 259 over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. 259 over Red River carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 259 over Red River?
The structure is 2,200 ft (670.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 259 over Red River?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.