US Bridges

SH 6 Efr over Alum Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 3.84 MI NW of FM 159 · Structure no. 170210005002133

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,710
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 Efr over Alum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 Efr over Alum Creek 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 10,710 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSH 6 Efr
CrossesAlum Creek
Location3.84 MI NW of FM 159
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54453, -96.24235
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,710 (2013)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 Efr over Alum Creek built?

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

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

About 10,710 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 Efr over Alum Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 Efr over Alum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.