SH 6 over Cow Creek
GoodComanche County, Texas · 1.15 MI W of Erath C/L · Structure no. 230470025705031
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,579
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 6 over Cow Creek in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 75 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 3,579 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,430 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is SH 6 over Cow 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SH 6 over Cow Creek carry?
About 3,579 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Cow Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.