US Bridges

SH 6 over Battle Creek

Good

Callahan County, Texas · 4.2 MI S of FM 2408 · Structure no. 080300012602021

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Battle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over Battle Creek in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2039. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 6
CrossesBattle Creek
Location4.2 MI S of FM 2408
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50115, -99.12006
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2019)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2039
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 over Battle 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 over Battle Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Battle Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.