US Bridges

SH 208 over Lone Wolf Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 081680045403051

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
209 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,559
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Lone Wolf Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 208 over Lone Wolf Creek in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,559 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,710 by 2033. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 208
CrossesLone Wolf Creek
Location0.2 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 208
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40196, -100.84184
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,559 (2020)
Projected traffic2,710 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lone Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 208 over Lone Wolf 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 Lone Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,559 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 208 over Lone Wolf Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Lone Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.