SH 8 over Sulphur River
GoodBowie County, Texas · 4.90 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 190190006201053
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 7,110 ft
- 66 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,095
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 8 over Sulphur River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 8 over Sulphur River in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,095 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,095 by 2042. The structure is 7,110 ft (2,167.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 8 over Sulphur River built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 8 over Sulphur River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 8 over Sulphur River carry?
About 2,095 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is SH 8 over Sulphur River?
The structure is 7,110 ft (2,167.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 8 over Sulphur River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.