US Bridges

FM 195 over Six Mile Creek Relief

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 3.8 MI NE of US 82 · Structure no. 011390073002014

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,518
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 195 over Six Mile Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying FM 195 over Six Mile Creek Relief in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 71 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 4,518 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,170 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 195
CrossesSix Mile Creek Relief
Location3.8 MI NE of US 82
RouteState Highway 195
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.71117, -95.47715
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,518 (2023)
Projected traffic6,170 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 195 over Six Mile Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is FM 195 over Six Mile Creek Relief 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 195 over Six Mile Creek Relief carry?

About 4,518 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 195 over Six Mile Creek Relief?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 195 over Six Mile Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.