US Bridges

SH 6 over Goose Branch

Good

Falls County, Texas · 1.80 MI N of FM 413 · Structure no. 090740004904166

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Goose Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Goose 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,660 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 6
CrossesGoose Branch
Location1.80 MI N of FM 413
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates31.23154, -96.80834
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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic11,660 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 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 Goose Branch built?

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

What condition is SH 6 over Goose 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 Goose Branch carry?

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

How long is SH 6 over Goose Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 6 over Goose Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.