SH 6 over Spring Creek
FairBrazos County, Texas · 3.64 MI SE of FM 2818 · Structure no. 170210005002008
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,905
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 6 over Spring Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 37,905 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,160 by 2033. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is SH 6 over Spring 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 over Spring Creek carry?
About 37,905 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.