US Bridges

SH 6 NB over Manos Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 2.20 MI NW of FM 1860 · Structure no. 091610004901148

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,902
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 NB over Manos Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 NB over Manos 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 5,902 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,530 by 2037. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 6 NB
CrossesManos Creek
Location2.20 MI NW of FM 1860
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5026, -96.94134
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,902 (2020)
Projected traffic8,530 by 2037
Trucks21%
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 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 NB over Manos Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 6 NB over Manos 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 March 2023.

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

About 5,902 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 NB over Manos Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 NB over Manos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.