SH 208 over Red Bank Creek
GoodMitchell County, Texas · 4.0 MI S of FM 644 · Structure no. 081680045403024
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 612
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 208 over Red Bank Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 208 over Red Bank Creek in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 77 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 208 over Red Bank Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is SH 208 over Red Bank Creek 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 Red Bank Creek carry?
About 612 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 208 over Red Bank Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 208 over Red Bank Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.