US Bridges

SH 208 over Antelope Creek

Good

Coke County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of FM 2034 · Structure no. 070410045401050

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,627
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Antelope Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 208 over Antelope Creek in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,627 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSH 208
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location0.20 MI S of FM 2034
RouteState Highway 208
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87314, -100.47758
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 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 traffic1,627 (2023)
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 Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 208 over Antelope Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 208 over Antelope Creek carry?

About 1,627 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 208 over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.