US Bridges

SH 208 over Duck Creek

Fair

Dickens County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of SH 70 · Structure no. 250630201101006

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 208 over Duck Creek in Dickens County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 208
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.80 MI S of SH 70
RouteState Highway 208
CountyDickens County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.43442, -100.78869
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 208 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 208 over Duck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 208 over Duck Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 208 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.