US Bridges

SH 6 NB over Big Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 3.70 MI S of SH 7 · Structure no. 090740004903142

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,120 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
4,927
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 NB over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 NB over Big Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,927 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,830 by 2033. The structure is 1,120 ft (341.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6 NB
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.70 MI S of SH 7
RouteState Highway 6
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.25642, -96.85899
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,120 ft (341.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,927 (2023)
Projected traffic6,830 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$6.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 NB over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 NB over Big Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 6 NB over Big Creek carry?

About 4,927 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 NB over Big Creek?

The structure is 1,120 ft (341.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 NB over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.