US Bridges

FM 10 over Six Mile Creek

Good

Panola County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of SH 149 · Structure no. 191830122201006

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 10 over Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 10 over Six Mile Creek in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,120 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 10
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location1.00 MI S of SH 149
RouteState Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates32.11895, -94.3464
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2020)
Projected traffic2,120 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 10 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 10 over Six Mile 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 10 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 10 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 10 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.