US Bridges

SH 6 over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 2.8 MI W of FM 56 · Structure no. 090180025807038

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,980
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over BNSF Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over BNSF Railroad in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 89 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 7,980 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,768 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location2.8 MI W of FM 56
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.67511, -97.51363
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,980 (2023)
Projected traffic12,768 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SH 6 over BNSF Railroad 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 BNSF Railroad carry?

About 7,980 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.