US Bridges

FM 601 over North Hubbard Creek

Fair

Shackelford County, Texas · 4.30 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 082090010703009

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 601 over North Hubbard Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 601 over North Hubbard Creek in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 77 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 601
CrossesNorth Hubbard Creek
Location4.30 MI E of SH 6
RouteState Highway 601
CountyShackelford County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70075, -99.21195
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2035
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 601 over North Hubbard Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is FM 601 over North Hubbard Creek 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 FM 601 over North Hubbard Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM 601 over North Hubbard Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FM 601 over North Hubbard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.