US Bridges

SH 6 over Battle Creek Relief

Fair

Callahan County, Texas · 2.05 MI S of Shacklfd C/L · Structure no. 080300012602016

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
587
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Battle Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Battle Creek Relief in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesBattle Creek Relief
Location2.05 MI S of Shacklfd C/L
RouteState Highway 6
CountyCallahan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50117, -99.11832
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2020)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2039
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Battle Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SH 6 over Battle Creek Relief 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 Battle Creek Relief carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Battle Creek Relief?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 6 over Battle Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.