US Bridges

US 84 WB over SH 208

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 4.4 MI SE of FM 1611 · Structure no. 082080005308057

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,508
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 WB over SH 208 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 WB over SH 208 in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,508 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,355 by 2035. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 WB
CrossesSH 208
Location4.4 MI SE of FM 1611
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73938, -100.91846
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,508 (2018)
Projected traffic9,355 by 2035
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 WB over SH 208 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 WB over SH 208 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 US 84 WB over SH 208 carry?

About 7,508 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 84 WB over SH 208?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 WB over SH 208?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.