US Bridges

SH 6 Mls over Sewer Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of FM 1179 · Structure no. 170210004912093

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
56,179
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 Mls over Sewer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 Mls over Sewer Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1971, 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 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 56,179 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,390 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6 Mls
CrossesSewer Creek
Location0.2 MI SE of FM 1179
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66128, -96.32604
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,179 (2019)
Projected traffic78,390 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SH 6 Mls over Sewer Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 6 Mls over Sewer 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 SH 6 Mls over Sewer Creek carry?

About 56,179 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 Mls over Sewer Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 6 Mls over Sewer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.