US Bridges

SH 6 over Wanderers Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Texas · 3.42 MI S of US 287 · Structure no. 251000009801002

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
441
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Wanderers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Wanderers Creek in Hardeman County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 96 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 441 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesWanderers Creek
Location3.42 MI S of US 287
RouteState Highway 6
CountyHardeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.24065, -99.7397
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic441 (2020)
Projected traffic1,470 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 Wanderers Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 6 over Wanderers 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 Wanderers Creek carry?

About 441 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Wanderers Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Wanderers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.