US Bridges

SH 6 over Turkey Paint Creek

Fair

Haskell County, Texas · 1.35 MI NW of US 277 · Structure no. 081050010607022

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,275
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Turkey Paint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Turkey 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 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesTurkey Paint Creek
Location1.35 MI NW of US 277
RouteState Highway 6
CountyHaskell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98324, -99.81909
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,275 (2020)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 Turkey 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 Turkey 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 Turkey Paint Creek carry?

About 1,275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Turkey Paint Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Turkey Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.