SH 6 over Spring Creek
GoodJones County, Texas · 0.85 MI NW of FM 1636 · Structure no. 081280010701003
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 689
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Spring 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 689 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 over Spring 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 Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SH 6 over Spring Creek carry?
About 689 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.