US Bridges

SH 208 over Shine Hollow Draw

Good

Mitchell County, Texas · 2.2 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 081680033202009

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,889
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Shine Hollow Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 208 over Shine Hollow Draw 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 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 1,889 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 208
CrossesShine Hollow Draw
Location2.2 MI N of IH 20
RouteState Highway 208
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44414, -100.85807
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,889 (2020)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Draw 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 Draw 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 208 over Shine Hollow Draw carry?

About 1,889 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 208 over Shine Hollow Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Shine Hollow Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.