US Bridges

Bs 6 over Wolfpen Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.02 MI S of SH 30 · Structure no. 170210005001034

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,292
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bs 6 over Wolfpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bs 6 over Wolfpen Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 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 53,292 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,390 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBs 6
CrossesWolfpen Creek
Location0.02 MI S of SH 30
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.61491, -96.31877
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.5 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,292 (2023)
Projected traffic67,390 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure7
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 Wolfpen Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Bs 6 over Wolfpen 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 Wolfpen Creek carry?

About 53,292 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bs 6 over Wolfpen Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns Bs 6 over Wolfpen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.