US Bridges

SH 6 Wfr over Burton Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of FM 60 · Structure no. 170210004912097

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 Wfr over Burton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 Wfr 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 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,860 by 2033. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6 Wfr
CrossesBurton Creek
Location0.3 MI NW of FM 60
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.64427, -96.31388
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
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2013)
Projected traffic6,860 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 Wfr over Burton Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 6 Wfr over Burton 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 Wfr over Burton Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 Wfr 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 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 Wfr over Burton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.