US Bridges

SH 208 over West Prong Duck Creek

Fair

Kent County, Texas · 4.4 MI N of FM 2320 · Structure no. 081320201102002

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over West Prong Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 208 over West Prong Duck Creek in Kent County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 208
CrossesWest Prong Duck Creek
Location4.4 MI N of FM 2320
RouteState Highway 208
CountyKent County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.33214, -100.76916
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2020)
Projected traffic220 by 2033
Trucks18%
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 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 West Prong Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 208 over West Prong 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 208 over West Prong Duck Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 208 over West Prong Duck Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over West Prong Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.