US Bridges

SH 6 over Jack Branch

Fair

Hamilton County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of SH 220 · Structure no. 090980025803007

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,076
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Jack Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Jack Branch in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 91 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 5,076 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,861 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesJack Branch
Location0.2 MI E of SH 220
RouteState Highway 6
CountyHamilton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.98149, -98.02607
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,076 (2023)
Projected traffic8,861 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Jack Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SH 6 over Jack Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 over Jack Branch carry?

About 5,076 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Jack Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 6 over Jack Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.