US Bridges

FM 6 over Brushy Creek Slough

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 3.2 MI W SH 66 · Structure no. 011170061902024

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,934
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 6 over Brushy Creek Slough is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 6 over Brushy Creek Slough in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,934 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,340 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 6
CrossesBrushy Creek Slough
Location3.2 MI W SH 66
RouteState Highway 6
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.06246, -96.28954
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,934 (2020)
Projected traffic3,340 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 FM 6 over Brushy Creek Slough built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 6 over Brushy Creek Slough 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 6 over Brushy Creek Slough carry?

About 3,934 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 6 over Brushy Creek Slough?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 6 over Brushy Creek Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.