US Bridges

SH 6 over Pease River

Fair

Hardeman County, Texas · 13.4 MI S of US 287 · Structure no. 251000009801038

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,442 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
613
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Pease River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over Pease River in Hardeman County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 613 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2033. The structure is 1,442 ft (439.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesPease River
Location13.4 MI S of US 287
RouteState Highway 6
CountyHardeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.09463, -99.73012
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,442 ft (439.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic613 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2033
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Pease River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 over Pease 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 over Pease River carry?

About 613 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Pease River?

The structure is 1,442 ft (439.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Pease River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.