US Bridges

SH 6 over Groesbeck Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Texas · 0.33 MI S of FM 2533 · Structure no. 251000009702007

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
721
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Groesbeck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over Groesbeck Creek in Hardeman 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 721 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2033. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesGroesbeck Creek
Location0.33 MI S of FM 2533
RouteState Highway 6
CountyHardeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.35467, -99.74049
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy9: 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 spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2019)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2033
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Groesbeck Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 6 over Groesbeck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 over Groesbeck Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 6 over Groesbeck Creek?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Groesbeck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.