US Bridges

SH-108 North over Trib of Gibson Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 1.5 M S of SH 193 · Structure no. 021820034301005

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-108 North over Trib of Gibson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH-108 North over Trib of Gibson Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH-108 North
CrossesTrib of Gibson Creek
Location1.5 M S of SH 193
RouteState Highway 108
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52013, -98.42109
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2020)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-108 North over Trib of Gibson Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-108 North over Trib of Gibson 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH-108 North over Trib of Gibson Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH-108 North over Trib of Gibson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH-108 North over Trib of Gibson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.