US Bridges

Bs 6 over Still Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 1.05 MI NW of SH 21 · Structure no. 170210004909045

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,290
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bs 6 over Still Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bs 6 over Still Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 10,290 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,410 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBs 6
CrossesStill Creek
Location1.05 MI NW of SH 21
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates30.69865, -96.38619
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,290 (2013)
Projected traffic14,410 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bs 6 over Still Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Bs 6 over Still 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Bs 6 over Still Creek carry?

About 10,290 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bs 6 over Still Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Bs 6 over Still Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.