US Bridges

SH 8 over Mill Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 3.10 MI S of FM 995 · Structure no. 190340006203007

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,518
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 8 over Mill 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 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 1,518 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,920 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8
CrossesMill Creek
Location3.10 MI S of FM 995
RouteState Highway 8
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08002, -94.38033
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,518 (2020)
Projected traffic2,920 by 2033
Trucks22%
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 Mill 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 Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 8 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,518 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.