US Bridges

SH 6 over Middle Beaver Creek

Good

Foard County, Texas · 6.13 MI S of US 70 · Structure no. 250790009803029

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
595
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Middle Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Middle Beaver Creek in Foard County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 88 years old, older 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesSH 6
CrossesMiddle Beaver Creek
Location6.13 MI S of US 70
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates33.89322, -99.76348
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2020)
Projected traffic760 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 over Middle Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SH 6 over Middle Beaver 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 over Middle Beaver Creek carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Middle Beaver Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Middle Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.