US Bridges

SH 208 over Yellow Wolf Creek

Good

Coke County, Texas · 7.30 MI NW of SH 158 · Structure no. 070410045404032

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
561
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Yellow Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 208 over Yellow Wolf Creek in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 561 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 208
CrossesYellow Wolf Creek
Location7.30 MI NW of SH 158
RouteState Highway 208
StateTexas
Coordinates31.98458, -100.54419
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks16%
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 Yellow Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SH 208 over Yellow Wolf 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 Yellow Wolf Creek carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 208 over Yellow Wolf Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Yellow Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.