US Bridges

SH 6 SB over Spring Creek

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of FM 2 · Structure no. 170940005003019

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,036
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 SB over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 SB over Spring Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 99 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,036 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,229 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6 SB
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.5 MI S of FM 2
RouteState Highway 6
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.25152, -96.04562
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,036 (2019)
Projected traffic17,229 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 SB over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is SH 6 SB over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 SB over Spring Creek carry?

About 13,036 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 SB over Spring Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 SB over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.