Bridges with Adjacent States
In crossings of the Red River and the Sabine River where they form the boundaries between Texas and Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, or New Mexico, the Bridge Division project manager serves as negotiator for necessary agreements between the states. Bridges shared with adjacent states are listed in the table below, along with the state responsible for each bridge.
Responsibl e State | Location | Highway | TX District | AR District | LA District | OK District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texas | New Boston/Forman | TX 8/AK 41 | ATL | 03 | ||
Texas | Joaquin/Logansport | US 84 EB & WB | LFK | 04 | ||
Texas | Toledo Bend Reservoir | TX 21/LA 6 | LFK | 08 | ||
Texas | Burkville/Burr Ferry | TX 63/LA 8 | BMT | 08 | ||
Texas | Orange/Vinton | IH 10 | BMT | 07 | ||
Texas | Sabine Lake | TX 82/LA 82 | BMT | 07 | ||
Texas | Oklaunion/Davidson | US 70 / US 183 | WFS | 05 | ||
Texas | Burkburnett/Randlett | IH 44/US 277/281 NB | WFS | 07 | ||
Texas | Gainesville/Marietta | US 77 NB & SB/IH 35 | WFS | 07 | ||
Texas | Denison/Durant | US 75 NB & SB | PAR | 02 | ||
Texas | Clarksville/Idabel | TX 37 | PAR | 02 | ||
Texas | Illinois Bend/Courtney | TX FM 677/OK SH 89 | WFS | 07 | ||
Texas | Dekalb/Idabel | US 259 | ATL | 02 | ||
Arkansas | Texarkana/Ashdown | US 59 SB | ATL | 03 | ||
Louisiana | Newton/Merryville | US 190 | BMT | 07 | ||
Louisiana | Deweyville/Starks | TX 12/LA 12 | BMT | 07 | ||
Oklahoma | Quanah/El Dorado | TX 6/OK 6 | CHS | 05 | ||
Oklahoma | Burkburnett/Randlett | IH 44/US 277/281 SB | WFS | 07 | ||
Oklahoma | Clay/Waurika | TX 79/OK 79 (Main) | WFS | 07 | ||
Texas | Clay/Waurika | TX 79/OK 79 (Relief) | WFS | 07 | ||
Oklahoma | Ringgold/Terral | US 81 | WFS | 07 | ||
Oklahoma | Whitesboro/Madill | US 377 | PAR | 02 | ||
Oklahoma | Vernon/Altus | US 283 | WFS | 05 | ||
Oklahoma | Bonham/Durant | TX 78/OK 78 | PAR | 02 | ||
Oklahoma | Paris/Hugo | US 271 NB & SB | PAR | 02 | ||
Oklahoma | Grayson/Bryan | Carpenter’s Bluff (Off) | PAR | |||
Oklahoma | 2.8 mi N of FM 680 | Hollis Rd (Off) | CHS | |||
NB = Northbound SB = Southbound Off = Off-System | ||||||
Although each state is responsible for a specific bridge, the costs for design, construction, maintenance, and inspection are shared between the two states. The cost of the bridge approaches, however, is the responsibility of the state in which they are located.
The responsible state prepares the PS&E, processes the letting of the project for construction, and provides routine and major maintenance for the bridge after it is constructed. Each state shares in 50% of the cost of design, construction, and major maintenance expenses.
Planning a bridge project with an adjacent state requires the following actions in this sequential order:
- The project must meet federal requirements if federal funds are used to finance the project.
- The project must be on the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) of each state.
- The project must be on the Unified Transportation Program (UTP).
- A Commission minute order authorizing the State of Texas to enter into an agreement with another state is necessary whenever a bridge is constructed at a new location, when a bridge is being replaced, or when a major rehabilitation project (such as redecking or widening) is planned.