US Bridges

SH 6 SB over Draw

Good

Robertson County, Texas · 1.6 MI NW of FM 485 · Structure no. 171980004907171

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,351
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 SB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 SB over Draw in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 6 SB
CrossesDraw
Location1.6 MI NW of FM 485
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91487, -96.61752
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length22 ft (6.7 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 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 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 SB over Draw built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 SB over Draw 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 Draw carry?

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

How long is SH 6 SB over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 6 SB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.