US Bridges

SH 6 over Barron RD

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 2.77 MI SE of FM 2818 · Structure no. 170210005002456

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,905
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Barron RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over Barron RD 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 37,905 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,160 by 2033. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesSH 6
CrossesBarron RD
Location2.77 MI SE of FM 2818
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57217, -96.27389
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,905 (2019)
Projected traffic36,160 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Barron RD built?

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

What condition is SH 6 over Barron RD 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 Barron RD carry?

About 37,905 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Barron RD?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Barron RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.