US Bridges

SH 6 over Bosque River

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 14.5 MI NW of SH 22 · Structure no. 090180025804061

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
542 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,330
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Bosque River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over Bosque River in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 73 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 5 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 4,330 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,756 by 2039. The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesBosque River
Location14.5 MI NW of SH 22
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97766, -97.89526
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length542 ft (165.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,330 (2020)
Projected traffic4,756 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 over Bosque River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SH 6 over Bosque River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 over Bosque River carry?

About 4,330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Bosque River?

The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Bosque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.