US Bridges

SH 6 over Salt Flat Creek

Fair

Foard County, Texas · 10.38 MI S of US 70 · Structure no. 250790009803030

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
372
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Salt Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Salt Flat 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 372 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesSalt Flat Creek
Location10.38 MI S of US 70
RouteState Highway 6
CountyFoard County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.83345, -99.78086
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2020)
Projected traffic710 by 2033
Trucks41%
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 Salt Flat 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 Salt Flat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 over Salt Flat Creek carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Salt Flat Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Salt Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.