SH 6 over Dutchman Creek

Fair

Knox County, Texas · 4.15 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 251380009805016

Built: 1934; 91 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition: Fair; inspected May 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 97 ft; 9 main spans
Daily traffic: 400; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Dutchman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Dutchman Creek in Knox County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 91 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2033. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 6

CrossesDutchman Creek

Location4.15 MI S of US 82

RouteState Highway 6

CountyKnox County

StateTexas

Coordinates33.52606, -99.78227

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	5 Fair	All 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 rating42 US tons

Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans9

Design loadH 15

Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)

Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)

Projected traffic820 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 Dutchman Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SH 6 over Dutchman 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 Dutchman Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.