SH 6 SB over Burton Creek
GoodBrazos County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of FM 60 · Structure no. 170210004912095
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 185 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28,862
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 SB over Burton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 SB over Burton 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 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 28,862 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,190 by 2033. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 SB over Burton Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 6 SB over Burton Creek 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 SH 6 SB over Burton Creek carry?
About 28,862 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 SB over Burton Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 SB over Burton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.