SH 208 over South Red Creek
FairTom Green County, Texas · 5.20 MI S of Coke C/L · Structure no. 072260045402002
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,533
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 208 over South Red Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 208 over South Red Creek in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 99 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 208 over South Red Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is SH 208 over South Red 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 208 over South Red Creek carry?
About 1,533 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 208 over South Red Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 208 over South Red Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.