US Bridges

SH 6 (LP340) Nbfr over Cottonwood Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 091610025809101

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 (LP340) Nbfr over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 (LP340) Nbfr over Cottonwood Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2037. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6 (LP340) Nbfr
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.1 MI E of US 77
RouteState Highway 6
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.50627, -97.10799
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2023)
Projected traffic810 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 (LP340) Nbfr over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 (LP340) Nbfr over Cottonwood 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 (LP340) Nbfr over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 (LP340) Nbfr over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 (LP340) Nbfr over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.