US Bridges

SH 6 NB over FM 147

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of SH 7 · Structure no. 090740004903129

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,471
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 NB over FM 147 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 NB over FM 147 in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 3,471 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,620 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6 NB
CrossesFM 147
Location1.20 MI N of SH 7
RouteState Highway 6
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32067, -96.88221
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,471 (2020)
Projected traffic7,620 by 2033
Trucks21%
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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 NB over FM 147 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 NB over FM 147 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 NB over FM 147 carry?

About 3,471 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 NB over FM 147?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 NB over FM 147?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.