US Bridges

SH 6 over Meridian Creek

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of FM 2136 · Structure no. 090180025806052

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,290
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Meridian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over Meridian Creek 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 6,290 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,554 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesMeridian Creek
Location0.9 MI S of FM 2136
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.81171, -97.61163
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,290 (2023)
Projected traffic8,554 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$392,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 over Meridian Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 6 over Meridian 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 Meridian Creek carry?

About 6,290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Meridian Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Meridian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.