US Bridges

SH 6 Sb/Sl 340 NB over UPRR

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 4.6 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 091610025809094

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,226
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 Sb/Sl 340 NB over UPRR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 6 Sb/Sl 340 NB over UPRR in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8,226 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,515 by 2037. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 6 Sb/Sl 340 NB
CrossesUPRR
Location4.6 MI E of US 77
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54345, -97.06996
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,226 (2017)
Projected traffic11,515 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 Sb/Sl 340 NB over UPRR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 Sb/Sl 340 NB over UPRR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 Sb/Sl 340 NB over UPRR carry?

About 8,226 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 Sb/Sl 340 NB over UPRR?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 Sb/Sl 340 NB over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.