US Bridges

SH 6 Efr over Sewer Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of FM 1179 · Structure no. 170210004912094

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,610
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 Efr over Sewer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 Efr 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 2,610 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6 Efr
CrossesSewer Creek
Location0.2 MI SE of FM 1179
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66129, -96.32488
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,610 (2013)
Projected traffic3,660 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$782,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 Efr over Sewer Creek built?

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

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

About 2,610 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 Efr over Sewer Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 Efr over Sewer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.