US Bridges

SH 6 SB over SH 6 Bus

Good

Falls County, Texas · 2.40 MI S of SH 7 · Structure no. 090740004903120

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,053
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 SB over SH 6 Bus is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 SB over SH 6 Bus in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4,053 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,440 by 2031. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 6 SB
CrossesSH 6 Bus
Location2.40 MI S of SH 7
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates31.27228, -96.87171
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,053 (2020)
Projected traffic6,440 by 2031
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 SB over SH 6 Bus built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 SB over SH 6 Bus 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SH 6 SB over SH 6 Bus carry?

About 4,053 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 SB over SH 6 Bus?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 SB over SH 6 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.