US Bridges

SH 208 over Draw

Good

Coke County, Texas · 9.5 MI NW of SH 158 · Structure no. 070410045404031

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 208 over Draw in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1946, 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 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 208
CrossesDraw
Location9.5 MI NW of SH 158
RouteState Highway 208
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01299, -100.55362
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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 Draw built?

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

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

How long is SH 208 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.