US Bridges

SH 6 NB over Hog Branch

Good

Falls County, Texas · 3.20 MI NW of FM 413 · Structure no. 090740004904053

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,260
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 NB over Hog Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 NB over Hog Branch in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8,260 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,660 by 2030. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6 NB
CrossesHog Branch
Location3.20 MI NW of FM 413
RouteState Highway 6
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24334, -96.82906
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,260 (2010)
Projected traffic11,660 by 2030
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 NB over Hog Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 NB over Hog 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 6 NB over Hog Branch carry?

About 8,260 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 NB over Hog Branch?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 NB over Hog Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.