US Bridges

SH 6 WB over US 281 SB

Good

Erath County, Texas · 13.9 Mi. S. of US 67 · Structure no. 020730025004106

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 WB over US 281 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 WB over US 281 SB in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,540 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesSH 6 WB
CrossesUS 281 SB
Location13.9 Mi. S. of US 67
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03174, -98.0821
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2020)
Projected traffic8,540 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 6 WB over US 281 SB built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 WB over US 281 SB 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 6 WB over US 281 SB carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 WB over US 281 SB?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 WB over US 281 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.