US Bridges

Bs 6 over Bee Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.2 MI NW of FM 2818 · Structure no. 170210005001004

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
48,130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bs 6 over Bee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bs 6 over Bee Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 93 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 48,130 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,390 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBs 6
CrossesBee Creek
Location0.2 MI NW of FM 2818
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.6025, -96.30312
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width141 ft (43.1 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,130 (2013)
Projected traffic67,390 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
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 Bs 6 over Bee Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Bs 6 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 Bs 6 over Bee Creek carry?

About 48,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bs 6 over Bee Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Bs 6 over Bee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.