US Bridges

SH 6 over Shumacher Branch

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 5.3 MI S of JCT SH 22 · Structure no. 090180025806051

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,476
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Shumacher Branch is a concrete slab carrying SH 6 over Shumacher Branch in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 85 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 5,476 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,652 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesShumacher Branch
Location5.3 MI S of JCT SH 22
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85226, -97.62517
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,476 (2023)
Projected traffic8,652 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$382,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 over Shumacher Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SH 6 over Shumacher Branch 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 Shumacher Branch carry?

About 5,476 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Shumacher Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Shumacher Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.