US Bridges

SH 208 over Live Oak Creek

Fair

Coke County, Texas · 4.6 MI S of FM 2662 · Structure no. 070410045401017

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,487
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Live Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 208 over Live Oak Creek in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 86 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 1,487 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2033. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 208
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location4.6 MI S of FM 2662
RouteState Highway 208
CountyCoke County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.72855, -100.43364
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,487 (2020)
Projected traffic1,780 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 208 over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is SH 208 over Live Oak 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 208 over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 1,487 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 208 over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.