US Bridges

SH 6 Nbfr over US 84 Ml

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.6 MI SW of SP 396 · Structure no. 091610005508082

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,571
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 Nbfr over US 84 Ml is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 6 Nbfr over US 84 Ml in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 13,571 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2037. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 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 Nbfr
CrossesUS 84 Ml
Location1.6 MI SW of SP 396
RouteState Highway 6
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.51284, -97.18875
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,571 (2017)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 Nbfr over US 84 Ml built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 Nbfr over US 84 Ml 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 Nbfr over US 84 Ml carry?

About 13,571 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 Nbfr over US 84 Ml?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 Nbfr over US 84 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.