US Bridges

FM 60 over Carter Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 170210050601016

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,220
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 60 over Carter Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 60 over Carter Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 45 years old, older 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 17,220 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,690 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 60
CrossesCarter Creek
Location0.1 MI E of SH 6
RouteState Highway 60
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.64194, -96.30811
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,220 (2020)
Projected traffic20,690 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FM 60 over Carter Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FM 60 over Carter 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 FM 60 over Carter Creek carry?

About 17,220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 60 over Carter Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns FM 60 over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.