SH 6 over Sandy Creek
GoodEastland County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of FM 2807 · Structure no. 230680012603022
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 255 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,132
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over Sandy Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,132 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2034. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 6 over Sandy 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 6 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 1,132 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.