US Bridges

SH 6 Wfr over Peach Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.8 MI NW of FM 159 · Structure no. 170210005002170

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
425 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,710
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 Wfr over Peach Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 Wfr over Peach Creek 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 10,710 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2033. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 6 Wfr
CrossesPeach Creek
Location0.8 MI NW of FM 159
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates30.5122, -96.20662
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wfr over Peach Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 6 Wfr over Peach 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 Wfr over Peach Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 6 Wfr over Peach Creek?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 Wfr over Peach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.