US Bridges

SH 208 over North Champion Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 6.1 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 081680045403046

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
192 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over North Champion Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 208 over North Champion Creek in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2033. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 208
CrossesNorth Champion Creek
Location6.1 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 208
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32055, -100.82107
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2020)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 North Champion Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 208 over North Champion 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 North Champion Creek carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 208 over North Champion Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over North Champion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.