US Bridges

SH 6 over Eubanks Creek

Fair

Callahan County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of Shacklfd C/L · Structure no. 080300012602014

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
587
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Eubanks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 6 over Eubanks Creek in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 98 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 587 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesEubanks Creek
Location0.90 MI S of Shacklfd C/L
RouteState Highway 6
CountyCallahan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50374, -99.13681
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2020)
Projected traffic790 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 over Eubanks Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is SH 6 over Eubanks 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 over Eubanks Creek carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Eubanks Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Eubanks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.