US Bridges

FM 60 over SH 6

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.81 MI NW of SH 30 · Structure no. 170210004912099

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,380
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 60 over SH 6 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 60 over SH 6 in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 34,380 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,130 by 2033. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 95 ft wide.

CarriesFM 60
CrossesSH 6
Location0.81 MI NW of SH 30
RouteState Highway 60
StateTexas
Coordinates30.64056, -96.3101
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,380 (2013)
Projected traffic48,130 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 60 over SH 6 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FM 60 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 60 over SH 6 carry?

About 34,380 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 60 over SH 6?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns FM 60 over SH 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.