US Bridges

SH 208 over Big Sulphur Creek

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of FM 1606 · Structure no. 082080033201012

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,865
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Big Sulphur Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 208 over Big Sulphur Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 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 5 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 1,865 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 208
CrossesBig Sulphur Creek
Location0.75 MI S of FM 1606
RouteState Highway 208
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56273, -100.88588
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,865 (2020)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Big Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SH 208 over Big Sulphur 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 Big Sulphur Creek carry?

About 1,865 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 208 over Big Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Big Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.