Southwest Pkwy over SH 6
FairBrazos County, Texas · 0.85 MI SE of SH 30 · Structure no. 170210004912140
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 290 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southwest Pkwy over SH 6 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Southwest Pkwy over SH 6 in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,350 by 2031. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 73 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southwest Pkwy over SH 6 built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Southwest Pkwy over SH 6 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 Southwest Pkwy over SH 6 carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Southwest Pkwy over SH 6?
The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Southwest Pkwy over SH 6?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.