US Bridges

SH 208 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Coke County, Texas · 1.00 MI N of FM 2662 · Structure no. 070410045401036

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,638
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 208 over Buffalo Creek in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 208
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.00 MI N of FM 2662
RouteState Highway 208
CountyCoke County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80169, -100.45614
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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 Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SH 208 over Buffalo 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 Buffalo Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 208 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.