SH 6 over Clear Fork Brazos River
FairShackelford County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of Jones C/L · Structure no. 082090010702008
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 380 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 319
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Clear Fork Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over Clear Fork Brazos River in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 87 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2033. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 over Clear Fork Brazos River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SH 6 over Clear Fork Brazos River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SH 6 over Clear Fork Brazos River carry?
About 319 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Clear Fork Brazos River?
The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Clear Fork Brazos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.