US Bridges

FM 6 over Sabine Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 1.10 MI SW of FM 547 · Structure no. 180430061901287

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,602
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 6 over Sabine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 6 over Sabine Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6,602 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2037. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 6
CrossesSabine Creek
Location1.10 MI SW of FM 547
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05611, -96.32744
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,602 (2020)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 6 over Sabine Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 6 over 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 Sabine Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 6 over Sabine Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 6 over Sabine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.