US Bridges

SH 208 over Dry Duck Creek

Good

Kent County, Texas · 1.4 MI N of FM 2320 · Structure no. 081320201102003

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

About this bridge

SH 208 over Dry Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 208 over Dry 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 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 208
CrossesDry Duck Creek
Location1.4 MI N of FM 2320
RouteState Highway 208
StateTexas
Coordinates33.28946, -100.76887
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Dry Duck Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 208 over Dry Duck 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 208 over Dry Duck Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 208 over Dry Duck Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Dry Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.