US Bridges

FM 601 over Hubbard Creek

Fair

Shackelford County, Texas · 7.55 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 082090010703012

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
266 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 601 over Hubbard Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FM 601 over Hubbard Creek in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2035. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 601
CrossesHubbard Creek
Location7.55 MI E of SH 6
RouteState Highway 601
CountyShackelford County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69041, -99.16502
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$395,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 601 over Hubbard Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 601 over 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 Hubbard Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 601 over Hubbard Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM 601 over Hubbard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.