SH 6 over Preston Branch
GoodBosque County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of FM 56 · Structure no. 090180025807062
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,903
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Preston Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Preston Branch in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 94 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 8,903 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,760 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 Preston Branch built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is SH 6 over Preston Branch 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 Preston Branch carry?
About 8,903 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Preston Branch?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Preston Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.