SH 6 SB over Navasota River
GoodBrazos County, Texas · 1.95 MI SE of FM 2154 · Structure no. 170210005002014
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 509 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,534
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 SB over Navasota River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 SB over Navasota River in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 95 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 11,534 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,890 by 2033. The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 SB over Navasota River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is SH 6 SB over Navasota River 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 SB over Navasota River carry?
About 11,534 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 SB over Navasota River?
The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 SB over Navasota River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.