US Bridges

CR 208 over Tadpole Branch

Good

Lee County, Texas · 1.75 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 141440AA0018001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
365
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 208 over Tadpole Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 208 over Tadpole Branch in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 208
CrossesTadpole Branch
Location1.75 MI S of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 208
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16322, -96.96197
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2020)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Tadpole Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 208 over Tadpole Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 208 over Tadpole Branch carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 208 over Tadpole Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 208 over Tadpole Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.