SH 6 over Sears Creek
GoodBosque County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of FM 56 · Structure no. 090180025807043
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,001
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Sears Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Sears 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 10,001 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,602 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 over Sears 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 Sears 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 Sears Creek carry?
About 10,001 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Sears Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).
Who owns SH 6 over Sears Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.