SH 6 over Paint Creek
FairHaskell County, Texas · 2.45 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 081050010607020
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,134
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Paint Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 6 over Paint Creek in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 94 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 1,134 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is SH 6 over Paint 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SH 6 over Paint Creek carry?
About 1,134 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Paint Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.