US Bridges

SH 6 over BNSF RR

Fair

Hardeman County, Texas · 1.46 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 251000009702006

Built
2005
20 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
640 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
721
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over BNSF RR in Hardeman County, Texas. It was built in 2005 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 20 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 721 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2033. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1.46 MI N of US 287
RouteState Highway 6
CountyHardeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.31033, -99.73893
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length640 ft (195.1 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 traffic721 (2019)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2033
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SH 6 over BNSF RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 over BNSF RR carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.