US Bridges

SH 6 Efr over Spring Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 3.64 MI SE of FM 2818 · Structure no. 170210005002123

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,974
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 Efr over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 6 Efr over Spring Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 17,974 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6 Efr
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.64 MI SE of FM 2818
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.56407, -96.26319
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,974 (2023)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 Efr over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SH 6 Efr over Spring 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 Efr over Spring Creek carry?

About 17,974 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 Efr over Spring Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 Efr over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.