US Bridges

SH 6 NB over FM 2154

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 6.1 MI S of FM 159 · Structure no. 170210005002165

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,803
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 NB over FM 2154 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 NB over FM 2154 in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 18,803 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,490 by 2037. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 6 NB
CrossesFM 2154
Location6.1 MI S of FM 159
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates30.44096, -96.12742
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,803 (2019)
Projected traffic24,490 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 NB over FM 2154 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 NB over FM 2154 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 NB over FM 2154 carry?

About 18,803 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 NB over FM 2154?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 NB over FM 2154?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.