US Bridges

SH 6 over Bee Branch

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 0.70 MI N of FM 413 · Structure no. 090740004904014

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,858
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Bee Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Bee Branch in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 10,858 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,660 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesBee Branch
Location0.70 MI N of FM 413
RouteState Highway 6
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.22401, -96.79494
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,858 (2023)
Projected traffic11,660 by 2032
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 over Bee Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 over Bee Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 6 over Bee Branch carry?

About 10,858 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Bee Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 6 over Bee Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.