US Bridges

SH 8 over US 82

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 190190004605111

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
332 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 over US 82 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 8 over US 82 in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,640 by 2031. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSH 8
CrossesUS 82
Location1.00 MI S of IH 30
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45935, -94.40812
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2011)
Projected traffic10,640 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
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 SH 8 over US 82 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8 over US 82 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SH 8 over US 82 carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 over US 82?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8 over US 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.