US Bridges

SH 6 Mls & Frs over Bee Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 1.82 MI SE of SH 30 · Structure no. 170210004912104

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
105 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
58,504
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 Mls & Frs over Bee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 Mls & Frs over Bee Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 58,504 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,750 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6 Mls & Frs
CrossesBee Creek
Location1.82 MI SE of SH 30
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.6058, -96.29008
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 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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,504 (2020)
Projected traffic77,750 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 & Frs over Bee Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SH 6 Mls & Frs over Bee 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 & Frs over Bee Creek carry?

About 58,504 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 Mls & Frs over Bee Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 6 Mls & Frs over Bee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.