US Bridges

SH 6 over Post Oak Creek Branch

Fair

Shackelford County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of FM 2408 · Structure no. 082090012601019

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
531
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Post Oak Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Post Oak Creek Branch in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 531 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesPost Oak Creek Branch
Location0.40 MI S of FM 2408
RouteState Highway 6
CountyShackelford County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.53865, -99.159
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2020)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2035
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SH 6 over Post Oak Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 over Post Oak Creek Branch 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 Post Oak Creek Branch carry?

About 531 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Post Oak Creek Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Post Oak Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.