US Bridges

Bs 6 over Bee Creek Branch

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of FM 2818 · Structure no. 170210005001005

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,230
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bs 6 over Bee Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bs 6 over Bee Creek Branch in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 26,230 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,730 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBs 6
CrossesBee Creek Branch
Location0.4 MI SE of FM 2818
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.59645, -96.29582
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 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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.5 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,230 (2013)
Projected traffic36,730 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$148,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bs 6 over Bee Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

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

About 26,230 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bs 6 over Bee Creek Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns Bs 6 over Bee Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.