US Bridges

SH 208 over Draw

Fair

Coke County, Texas · 1.50 MI S of FM 2034 · Structure no. 070410045401035

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,638
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 208 over Draw in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,638 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 208
CrossesDraw
Location1.50 MI S of FM 2034
RouteState Highway 208
CountyCoke County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85533, -100.47343
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,638 (2020)
Projected traffic1,780 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 208 over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 1,638 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 208 over Draw?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.