US Bridges

SH 208 over Salt Fork Brazos River

Good

Kent County, Texas · 2.95 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 081320201102007

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
608 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
161
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Salt Fork Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 208 over Salt Fork Brazos River in Kent County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 207 by 2040. The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 208
CrossesSalt Fork Brazos River
Location2.95 MI N of US 380
RouteState Highway 208
CountyKent County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20726, -100.7465
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length608 ft (185.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2020)
Projected traffic207 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Salt Fork Brazos River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 208 over Salt 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 December 2023.

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

About 161 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is SH 208 over Salt Fork Brazos River?

The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Salt Fork Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.