US Bridges

SH 8 over Thompson Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 3.10 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 190190006201032

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,881
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 over Thompson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 8 over Thompson Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,881 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,460 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8
CrossesThompson Creek
Location3.10 MI S of US 67
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.28992, -94.35133
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,881 (2020)
Projected traffic3,460 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8 over Thompson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 8 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 1,881 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 8 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.