US Bridges

SH 208 over Shine Hollow

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 3.8 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 081680033202008

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,164
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Shine Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying SH 208 over Shine Hollow in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 91 years old, older 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 6 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 3,164 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,790 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 208
CrossesShine Hollow
Location3.8 MI N of IH 20
RouteState Highway 208
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46727, -100.85831
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,164 (2020)
Projected traffic3,790 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Shine Hollow built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SH 208 over Shine Hollow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 208 over Shine Hollow carry?

About 3,164 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 208 over Shine Hollow?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Shine Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.