SH 6 over Sandy Creek
FairRobertson County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of FM 979 · Structure no. 171980004906065
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,645
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 6 over Sandy Creek in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 12,645 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,255 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is SH 6 over Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 6 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 12,645 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.