US Bridges

SH 6 over California Creek

Fair

Jones County, Texas · 1.00 MI NW of FM 1636 · Structure no. 081280010701002

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
573
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over California Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 6 over California Creek in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 99 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 573 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2033. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesCalifornia Creek
Location1.00 MI NW of FM 1636
RouteState Highway 6
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88069, -99.72967
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2020)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 California Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SH 6 over California 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 California Creek carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over California Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over California Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.