US Bridges

S.H. 5 over N. Fork Red River

Good

Tillman County, Oklahoma · Tillman/Jackson C/L · Structure no. 317480000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
920 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 5 over N. Fork Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 5 over N. Fork Red River in Tillman County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,630 by 2042. The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 5
CrossesN. Fork Red River
LocationTillman/Jackson C/L
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.50694, -99.21028
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length920 ft (280.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,630 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 5 over N. Fork Red River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 5 over N. Fork 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 5 over N. Fork Red River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 5 over N. Fork Red River?

The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 5 over N. Fork Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.