US Bridges

FM 1179 over SH 6

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.89 MI S of FM 158 · Structure no. 170210004912091

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,230
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1179 over SH 6 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1179 over SH 6 in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,230 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,120 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1179
CrossesSH 6
Location0.89 MI S of FM 158
RouteState Highway 1179
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66339, -96.32741
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,230 (2013)
Projected traffic17,120 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1179 over SH 6 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FM 1179 over SH 6 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1179 over SH 6 carry?

About 12,230 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1179 over SH 6?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1179 over SH 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.