US Bridges

SH 6 over Upshur Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.8 MI SE of FM 159 · Structure no. 170210005002186

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,799
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Upshur Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Upshur Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 30,799 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,180 by 2029. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesUpshur Creek
Location0.8 MI SE of FM 159
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.49813, -96.18855
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
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 evaluation7: 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,799 (2020)
Projected traffic44,180 by 2029
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Upshur Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 over Upshur 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 over Upshur Creek carry?

About 30,799 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Upshur Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 6 over Upshur Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.