SH 79 over Red River
GoodClay County, Texas · At Oklahoma State Line · Structure no. 030390028201124
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,432 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,275
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
SH 79 over Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 79 over Red River in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 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 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2036. The structure is 2,432 ft (741.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 79 over Red River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 79 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 79 over Red River carry?
About 1,275 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is SH 79 over Red River?
The structure is 2,432 ft (741.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 79 over Red River?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.