US Bridges

SH 8 over Beach Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 0.70 MI N of FM 125 · Structure no. 190340006203043

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,671
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 over Beach Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 8 over Beach Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,671 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,370 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8
CrossesBeach Creek
Location0.70 MI N of FM 125
RouteState Highway 8
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.0393, -94.37553
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,671 (2020)
Projected traffic3,370 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
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 Beach Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8 over Beach 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 Beach Creek carry?

About 1,671 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 over Beach Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 8 over Beach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.