SH 6 NB over Donahoe Creek
FairWaller County, Texas · 5.00 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 122370005004021
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,490
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 NB over Donahoe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 6 NB over Donahoe Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 94 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 8,490 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,880 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NB over Donahoe Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is SH 6 NB over Donahoe 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 6 NB over Donahoe Creek carry?
About 8,490 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 NB over Donahoe Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 NB over Donahoe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.