SH 6 SB over Manos Creek
FairMcLennan County, Texas · 2.2 MI NW of FM 1860 · Structure no. 091610004901046
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 SB over Manos Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 6 SB over Manos Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1956, 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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 SB over Manos Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is SH 6 SB over Manos 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 6 SB over Manos Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 SB over Manos Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 SB over Manos Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.