SH 6 over Neils Creek
GoodBosque County, Texas · 2.8 MI S of FM 2602 · Structure no. 090180025807041
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 266 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,463
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Neils Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over Neils Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 88 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,463 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,448 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 over Neils Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is SH 6 over Neils Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 6 over Neils Creek carry?
About 7,463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Neils Creek?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Neils Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.