US Bridges

SH 208 over Little Silver Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 13.9 MI S of FM 644 · Structure no. 081680045403027

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
652
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Little Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 208 over Little Silver 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 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 652 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2033. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 208
CrossesLittle Silver Creek
Location13.9 MI S of FM 644
RouteState Highway 208
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.08798, -100.69645
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2020)
Projected traffic970 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 Little Silver 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 Little Silver Creek 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 Little Silver Creek carry?

About 652 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 208 over Little Silver Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Little Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.