US Bridges

FM 60 over Carter Creek Relief

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 170210050601017

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
25,144
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 60 over Carter Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 60 over Carter Creek Relief in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 25,144 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,690 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 60
CrossesCarter Creek Relief
Location0.2 MI E of SH 6
RouteState Highway 60
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.64386, -96.30513
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,144 (2023)
Projected traffic20,690 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Relief built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

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

About 25,144 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 60 over Carter Creek Relief?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns FM 60 over Carter Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.