US Bridges

SH 208 over Draw

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 5.10 MI S of Coke C/L · Structure no. 072260045402001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
35 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,533
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over Draw is a masonry culvert carrying SH 208 over Draw in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,533 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 208
CrossesDraw
Location5.10 MI S of Coke C/L
RouteState Highway 208
CountyTom Green County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.61928, -100.43157
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,533 (2020)
Projected traffic1,790 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 208 over Draw 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 208 over Draw carry?

About 1,533 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 208 over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.