US Bridges

SH 6 over Sheep Creek

Fair

Knox County, Texas · 8.45 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 251380009804025

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
395
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Sheep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Sheep Creek in Knox County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 89 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesSheep Creek
Location8.45 MI N of US 82
RouteState Highway 6
CountyKnox County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.70463, -99.80151
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionMay 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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2020)
Projected traffic630 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sheep Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SH 6 over Sheep 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 over Sheep Creek carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Sheep Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Sheep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.