US Bridges

SH 6 SB over Little Sandy Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of FM 1860 · Structure no. 091610004901145

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 SB over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 SB over Little Sandy Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 6 SB
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.2 MI N of FM 1860
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47833, -96.92658
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 SB over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 SB over Little Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 6 SB over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 SB over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 6 SB over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.