US Bridges

SH 8 over Red River

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · Red River/State Line · Structure no. 190190006001010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,383 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,404
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 over Red River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 8 over Red River in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,404 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2033. The structure is 1,383 ft (421.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8
CrossesRed River
LocationRed River/State Line
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.57069, -94.41083
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,383 ft (421.5 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,404 (2020)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 Red River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8 over Red River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 8 over Red River carry?

About 3,404 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 over Red River?

The structure is 1,383 ft (421.5 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.