US Bridges

SH 6 over Trib of Green Creek

Good

Erath County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of FM 914 · Structure no. 020730025802002

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,258
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Trib of Green Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Trib of Green Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 93 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 1,258 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,045 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSH 6
CrossesTrib of Green Creek
Location0.6 MI SE of FM 914
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates32.05777, -98.19606
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,258 (2024)
Projected traffic3,045 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 6 over Trib of Green Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SH 6 over Trib of Green 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 6 over Trib of Green Creek carry?

About 1,258 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Trib of Green Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 6 over Trib of Green Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.