US Bridges

SH 8 over Henderson Creek

Good

Cass County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of FM 995 · Structure no. 190340006203004

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,685
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 over Henderson Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 8 over Henderson Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 99 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 1,685 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,330 by 2033. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8
CrossesHenderson Creek
Location0.15 MI N of FM 995
RouteState Highway 8
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12576, -94.37105
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,685 (2020)
Projected traffic3,330 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Henderson Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is SH 8 over Henderson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 8 over Henderson Creek carry?

About 1,685 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 over Henderson Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8 over Henderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.