US Bridges

SH 6 over Mud Creek Branch

Fair

Robertson County, Texas · 3.4 MI N of US 79 · Structure no. 171980004907034

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,701
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Mud Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Mud Creek Branch in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 91 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 12,701 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,781 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 6
CrossesMud Creek Branch
Location3.4 MI N of US 79
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates30.94276, -96.64407
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic12,701 (2023)
Projected traffic17,781 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 over Mud Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SH 6 over Mud Creek Branch 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 Mud Creek Branch carry?

About 12,701 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Mud Creek Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 6 over Mud Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.