US Bridges

SH 208 over Scott Creek

Good

Scurry County, Texas · 4.91 MI S of Bus 84 · Structure no. 082080033201017

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

About this bridge

SH 208 over Scott Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 208 over Scott Creek 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 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 1,785 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,630 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSH 208
CrossesScott Creek
Location4.91 MI S of Bus 84
RouteState Highway 208
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63116, -100.88528
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 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 Scott Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 208 over Scott 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 208 over Scott Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 208 over Scott Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Scott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.