US Bridges

SH 208 over North Red Creek

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 3.90 MI S of Coke C/L · Structure no. 072260045402037

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,533
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 208 over North Red Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 208 over North Red Creek in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,533 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 208
CrossesNorth Red Creek
Location3.90 MI S of Coke C/L
RouteState Highway 208
StateTexas
Coordinates31.63654, -100.42857
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 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 North Red Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 208 over North Red 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 208 over North Red Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 208 over North Red Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 208 over North Red Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.