SH 6 over Red Paint Creek
FairHaskell County, Texas · 2.05 MI NW of US 277 · Structure no. 081050010607023
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,275
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Red Paint Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over Red Paint Creek in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 1,560 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Red Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 6 over Red 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 Red Paint Creek carry?
About 1,275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Red Paint Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Red Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.