SH 6 over Salt Prong Hubbard Creek
FairShackelford County, Texas · 3.55 MI SE of US 180 · Structure no. 082090012601003
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,944
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Salt Prong Hubbard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 6 over Salt Prong Hubbard Creek in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 99 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 1,944 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 over Salt Prong Hubbard Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is SH 6 over Salt Prong 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 SH 6 over Salt Prong Hubbard Creek carry?
About 1,944 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Salt Prong Hubbard Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Salt Prong Hubbard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.