US Bridges

SH 6 over North Wichita River

Fair

Foard County, Texas · 11.27 MI So. of US 70 · Structure no. 250790009803040

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
900 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
316
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over North Wichita River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over North Wichita River in Foard 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 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2033. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesNorth Wichita River
Location11.27 MI So. of US 70
RouteState Highway 6
CountyFoard County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.82065, -99.78657
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2020)
Projected traffic710 by 2033
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 over North Wichita River built?

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

What condition is SH 6 over North Wichita River 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 North Wichita River carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over North Wichita River?

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over North Wichita River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.