US Bridges

SH 208 over Red Bank Draw

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of FM 644 · Structure no. 081680045403034

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
612
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Red Bank Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 208 over Red Bank Draw in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1948, 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 208
CrossesRed Bank Draw
Location1.6 MI S of FM 644
RouteState Highway 208
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24393, -100.79286
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 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic612 (2020)
Projected traffic930 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 Red Bank Draw built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 208 over Red Bank Draw 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 Red Bank Draw carry?

About 612 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 208 over Red Bank Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Red Bank Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.