US Bridges

CR 208 over UP RR

Good

Burleson County, Texas · 0.9 MI SE of SH 21 · Structure no. 170260AA0155001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 208 over UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 208 over UP RR in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2028. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 208
CrossesUP RR
Location0.9 MI SE of SH 21
RouteCounty Highway 208
StateTexas
Coordinates30.55112, -96.65954
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2010)
Projected traffic150 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 208 over UP RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 208 over UP RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 208 over UP RR carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 208 over UP RR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 208 over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.