US Bridges

SH 6 over Bee Branch

Good

Falls County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of FM 413 · Structure no. 090740004904015

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,525
2020 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 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 12,525 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,660 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 6
CrossesBee Branch
Location0.50 MI N of FM 413
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates31.22166, -96.791
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic12,525 (2020)
Projected traffic11,660 by 2032
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
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 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 6 over Bee Branch carry?

About 12,525 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Bee Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 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.