US Bridges

FM 6 over E Fork Sabine Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of FM 547 · Structure no. 180430061901006

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,602
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 6 over E Fork Sabine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 6 over E Fork Sabine Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 83 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 6,602 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,243 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 6
CrossesE Fork Sabine Creek
Location0.15 MI W of FM 547
RouteState Highway 6
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.06107, -96.31214
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,602 (2020)
Projected traffic9,243 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FM 6 over E Fork Sabine Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FM 6 over E Fork Sabine 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 6 over E Fork Sabine Creek carry?

About 6,602 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 6 over E Fork Sabine Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FM 6 over E Fork Sabine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.