US Bridges

SH 208 over Hell Roaring Hollow

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 1.35 MI S of FM 2763 · Structure no. 082080033201016

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,785
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Hell Roaring Hollow is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 208 over Hell Roaring Hollow in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 76 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 1,785 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,630 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 208
CrossesHell Roaring Hollow
Location1.35 MI S of FM 2763
RouteState Highway 208
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65248, -100.88509
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,785 (2020)
Projected traffic2,630 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Hell Roaring Hollow built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SH 208 over Hell Roaring Hollow 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 Hell Roaring Hollow carry?

About 1,785 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 208 over Hell Roaring Hollow?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Hell Roaring Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.