US Bridges

SH 208 over Rough Creek

Fair

Coke County, Texas · 7.00 MI SE of RM 1672 · Structure no. 070410045404030

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Rough Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 208 over Rough Creek in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 669 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 208
CrossesRough Creek
Location7.00 MI SE of RM 1672
RouteState Highway 208
CountyCoke County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02601, -100.56271
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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 Rough Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SH 208 over Rough 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 Rough Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 208 over Rough Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Rough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.