SH 6 SB over Copperas Creek
GoodFalls County, Texas · 0.10 MI NW of FM 46 · Structure no. 090740004904017
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,823
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 SB over Copperas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 SB over Copperas Creek 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 3,823 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2036. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 SB over Copperas Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 6 SB over Copperas Creek 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does SH 6 SB over Copperas Creek carry?
About 3,823 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 SB over Copperas Creek?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 SB over Copperas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.