US Bridges

SH 208 over Draw

Good

Coke County, Texas · 1.20 MI NW of SH 158 · Structure no. 070410045404023

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
933
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Draw is a masonry culvert carrying SH 208 over Draw in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 82 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 933 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 208
CrossesDraw
Location1.20 MI NW of SH 158
RouteState Highway 208
StateTexas
Coordinates31.90793, -100.49582
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic933 (2020)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SH 208 over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 933 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 208 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.