US Bridges

SH 6 SB over SH 6 Bus

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 1.90 MI N of SH 7 · Structure no. 090740004903126

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,944
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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,944 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2033. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6 SB
CrossesSH 6 Bus
Location1.90 MI N of SH 7
RouteState Highway 6
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32922, -96.88935
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,944 (2020)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2033
Trucks22%
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$1.7 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 fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

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

About 5,944 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% 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 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 SB over SH 6 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.