SH 8 over Red Bayou Creek
GoodBowie County, Texas · 2.10 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 190190006002007
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- 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 Red Bayou Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 8 over Red Bayou 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 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 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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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 8 over Red Bayou Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 8 over Red Bayou Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 8 over Red Bayou Creek carry?
About 3,576 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SH 8 over Red Bayou 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 Red Bayou Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.