SH 6 over Little Sandy Creek
FairMcLennan County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of FM 1860 · Structure no. 091610004901047
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,188
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Little Sandy Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 2,188 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,060 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is SH 6 over Little Sandy 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 over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 2,188 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SH 6 over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.