US Bridges

SH 208 over Meadow Creek

Good

Coke County, Texas · 5.20 MI SE of RM 1672 · Structure no. 070410045404029

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Meadow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 208 over Meadow Creek in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 79 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 669 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 208
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location5.20 MI SE of RM 1672
RouteState Highway 208
StateTexas
Coordinates32.04339, -100.58451
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2020)
Projected traffic1,030 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 Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SH 208 over Meadow 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 Meadow Creek carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 208 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.