US Bridges

SH 6 Wfr over Millican Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 2.41 MI SE of FM 159 · Structure no. 170210005002011

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 Wfr over Millican Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 6 Wfr over Millican Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 6 Wfr
CrossesMillican Creek
Location2.41 MI SE of FM 159
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates30.47914, -96.16985
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2013)
Projected traffic130 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 6 Wfr over Millican Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SH 6 Wfr over Millican Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 Wfr over Millican Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 Wfr over Millican Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 Wfr over Millican Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.