US Bridges

SH 6 over Cottonwood Creek Trib

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 091610025809020

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,065
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Cottonwood Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Cottonwood Creek Trib in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 36,065 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,500 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 6
CrossesCottonwood Creek Trib
Location0.3 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates31.49465, -97.15598
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,065 (2023)
Projected traffic46,500 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 over Cottonwood Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 over Cottonwood Creek Trib 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 over Cottonwood Creek Trib carry?

About 36,065 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 6 over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.