SH 6 over Elm Creek
FairBosque County, Texas · 4.5 MI NW of SH 22 · Structure no. 090180025805013
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,661
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Elm Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 90 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 3,661 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,858 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is SH 6 over Elm 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 6 over Elm Creek carry?
About 3,661 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SH 6 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.