US Bridges

SH 6 over Trib Davis Branch

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 8.1 MI SE of Bosque Cl · Structure no. 091610025808027

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,355
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Trib Davis Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Trib Davis Branch in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 93 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 10,355 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,740 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesTrib Davis Branch
Location8.1 MI SE of Bosque Cl
RouteState Highway 6
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.59621, -97.34611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,355 (2023)
Projected traffic15,740 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 over Trib Davis Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SH 6 over Trib Davis Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 6 over Trib Davis Branch carry?

About 10,355 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Trib Davis Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Trib Davis Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.