US Bridges

SH 6 over Morning Star Creek

Good

Robertson County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of FM 2159 · Structure no. 171980004906164

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,090
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Morning Star Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Morning Star Creek in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 10,090 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,731 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 6
CrossesMorning Star Creek
Location0.3 MI N of FM 2159
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates31.02469, -96.70876
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,090 (2023)
Projected traffic14,731 by 2042
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 over Morning Star Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 over Morning Star 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 Morning Star Creek carry?

About 10,090 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Morning Star Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 6 over Morning Star Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.