US Bridges

SH 6 SB over SH 7

Good

Falls County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of FM 147 · Structure no. 090740004903123

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,344
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 SB over SH 7 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 SB over SH 7 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 4,344 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2033. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 6 SB
CrossesSH 7
Location1.10 MI S of FM 147
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates31.30656, -96.87478
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,344 (2020)
Projected traffic5,460 by 2033
Trucks33%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 SB over SH 7 built?

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

What condition is SH 6 SB over SH 7 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SH 6 SB over SH 7 carry?

About 4,344 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 SB over SH 7?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 SB over SH 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.