US Bridges

FM 1208 over IH 20 & UPRR

Good

Midland County, Texas · At IH 20 & FM 1208 · Structure no. 061650000515204

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
455 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,428
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1208 over IH 20 & UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1208 over IH 20 & UPRR in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,428 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,383 by 2042. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1208
CrossesIH 20 & UPRR
LocationAt IH 20 & FM 1208
RouteState Highway 1208
StateTexas
Coordinates32.07161, -101.92725
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,428 (2022)
Projected traffic4,383 by 2042
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1208 over IH 20 & UPRR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1208 over IH 20 & UPRR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1208 over IH 20 & UPRR carry?

About 1,428 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is FM 1208 over IH 20 & UPRR?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1208 over IH 20 & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.