SH 6 over Indian Creek
FairShackelford County, Texas · 7.70 MI SE of US 180 · Structure no. 082090012601005
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 985
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 6 over Indian 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 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 985 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Indian 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 Indian 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 Indian Creek carry?
About 985 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.