US Bridges

Mesa Verde Dr. over SH 6

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 2.3 MI NW of FM 159 · Structure no. 170210005002132

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mesa Verde Dr. over SH 6 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mesa Verde Dr. over SH 6 in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2037. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesMesa Verde Dr.
CrossesSH 6
Location2.3 MI NW of FM 159
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53183, -96.22946
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mesa Verde Dr. over SH 6 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mesa Verde Dr. over SH 6 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 Mesa Verde Dr. over SH 6 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mesa Verde Dr. over SH 6?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mesa Verde Dr. over SH 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.