US Bridges

CR 208 (36550) over Stillhouse Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 3.8 MI NW of FM 197 · Structure no. 011390AA0208002

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 208 (36550) over Stillhouse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 208 (36550) over Stillhouse Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 208 (36550)
CrossesStillhouse Creek
Location3.8 MI NW of FM 197
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.87356, -95.69024
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 208 (36550) over Stillhouse Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 208 (36550) over Stillhouse 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 208 (36550) over Stillhouse Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 208 (36550) over Stillhouse Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 208 (36550) over Stillhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.