US Bridges

SH 6 Wbml over UPRR

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.33 MI SE of US 84 · Structure no. 091610025809466

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,040
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 Wbml over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 Wbml over UPRR in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,040 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesSH 6 Wbml
CrossesUPRR
Location0.33 MI SE of US 84
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates31.50928, -97.18483
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,040 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 Wbml over UPRR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 Wbml 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 6 Wbml over UPRR carry?

About 12,040 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 Wbml over UPRR?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 Wbml over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.