US Bridges

SH 6 over Bosque River

Good

Erath County, Texas · 1.7 MI NW of US 281 · Structure no. 020730025802102

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,098 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,375
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Bosque River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over Bosque River in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,375 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2033. The structure is 1,098 ft (334.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 6
CrossesBosque River
Location1.7 MI NW of US 281
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03935, -98.11041
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans9 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,098 ft (334.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,375 (2020)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 over Bosque River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 over Bosque River 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 Bosque River carry?

About 2,375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Bosque River?

The structure is 1,098 ft (334.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Bosque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.