US Bridges

SH 8 over Meade Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 2.20 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 190190006002006

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,576
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 over Meade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 8 over Meade Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 3,576 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,040 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8
CrossesMeade Creek
Location2.20 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.50608, -94.40763
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,576 (2020)
Projected traffic6,040 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 8 over Meade Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8 over Meade Creek 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 Meade Creek carry?

About 3,576 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 over Meade Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8 over Meade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.