US Bridges

FM 2208 over Moccasin Creek Relief

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.95 MI S of FM 449 · Structure no. 191030013814066

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,090
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2208 over Moccasin Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2208 over Moccasin Creek Relief in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 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 2,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,070 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2208
CrossesMoccasin Creek Relief
Location0.95 MI S of FM 449
RouteState Highway 2208
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58646, -94.65226
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,090 (2018)
Projected traffic3,070 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FM 2208 over Moccasin Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FM 2208 over Moccasin Creek Relief 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2208 over Moccasin Creek Relief carry?

About 2,090 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2208 over Moccasin Creek Relief?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2208 over Moccasin Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.