US Bridges

SH 6 over Flag Creek

Fair

Jones County, Texas · 6.45 MI NW of FM 1597 · Structure no. 081280010701005

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Flag Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Flag 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 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesFlag Creek
Location6.45 MI NW of FM 1597
RouteState Highway 6
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86226, -99.70789
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks29%
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 Flag 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 Flag 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 Flag Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Flag Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Flag Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.