US Bridges

SH 6 SB over Beason Creek

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of FM 2 · Structure no. 170940005003529

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 SB over Beason Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 SB over Beason Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 11,450 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6 SB
CrossesBeason Creek
Location0.45 MI S of FM 2
RouteState Highway 6
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26697, -96.04137
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,450 (2020)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SB over Beason Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 SB over Beason 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 June 2023.

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

About 11,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 SB over Beason Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 SB over Beason Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.