US Bridges

SH-108 South over Trib. to Barton Creek

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 125 Ft S of IH-20 Ebl · Structure no. 021820034305124

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,516
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-108 South over Trib. to Barton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH-108 South over Trib. to Barton Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,516 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH-108 South
CrossesTrib. to Barton Creek
Location125 Ft S of IH-20 Ebl
RouteState Highway 108
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51433, -98.36757
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,516 (2024)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 South over Trib. to Barton Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-108 South over Trib. to Barton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SH-108 South over Trib. to Barton Creek carry?

About 1,516 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH-108 South over Trib. to Barton Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SH-108 South over Trib. to Barton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.