US Bridges

SH 6 NB over Shaw Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 3.3 MI SE of Lp 340 · Structure no. 091610004901008

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,730
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 NB over Shaw Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 6 NB over Shaw Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 92 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 6 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 9,730 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,870 by 2037. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6 NB
CrossesShaw Creek
Location3.3 MI SE of Lp 340
RouteState Highway 6
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5293, -97.01643
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,730 (2017)
Projected traffic11,870 by 2037
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 NB over Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SH 6 NB over Shaw 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 NB over Shaw Creek carry?

About 9,730 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 NB over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 NB over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.