US Bridges

SH 208 over Dbl Mt Fork Brazos River

Good

Kent County, Texas · 3.76 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 081320136102005

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Dbl Mt Fork Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 208 over Dbl Mt Fork Brazos River in Kent County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2027. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesSH 208
CrossesDbl Mt Fork Brazos River
Location3.76 MI S of US 380
RouteState Highway 208
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08664, -100.83814
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2027
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 Dbl Mt Fork Brazos River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 208 over Dbl Mt Fork Brazos River 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 208 over Dbl Mt Fork Brazos River carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 208 over Dbl Mt Fork Brazos River?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Dbl Mt Fork Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.