US Bridges

SH 6 SB over Mud Creek

Good

Robertson County, Texas · 3.7 MI N of US 79 · Structure no. 171980004907170

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,351
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 SB over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 SB over Mud Creek in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,351 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,891 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 6 SB
CrossesMud Creek
Location3.7 MI N of US 79
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates30.9467, -96.64754
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,351 (2023)
Projected traffic8,891 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 SB over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

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

About 6,351 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 SB over Mud Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 SB over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.