US Bridges

IH 44 SB over Red River

Good

Wichita County, Texas · At Oklahoma State Line · Structure no. 032430015607090

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,918 ft
48 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2010 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

IH 44 SB over Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 44 SB over Red River in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2030. The structure is 3,918 ft (1,194.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 44 SB
CrossesRed River
LocationAt Oklahoma State Line
RouteInterstate 44
StateTexas
Coordinates34.10636, -98.53757
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans48
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,918 ft (1,194.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2010)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2030
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 IH 44 SB over Red River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 44 SB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 44 SB over Red River carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 44 SB over Red River?

The structure is 3,918 ft (1,194.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 44 SB over Red River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.