SH 6 over Tidwell Creek
GoodRobertson County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of FM 979 · Structure no. 171980004906064
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,102
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Tidwell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Tidwell Creek in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 74 years old, older 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 10,102 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,375 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 over Tidwell Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is SH 6 over Tidwell 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 6 over Tidwell Creek carry?
About 10,102 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Tidwell Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Tidwell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.