US Bridges

Bs 6 over Cedar Creek

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of SH 105 · Structure no. 170940005011015

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,931
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bs 6 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bs 6 over Cedar Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 97 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 10,931 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,644 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBs 6
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.1 MI N of SH 105
RouteState Highway 6
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.38959, -96.08936
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,931 (2023)
Projected traffic11,644 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bs 6 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is Bs 6 over Cedar 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bs 6 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 10,931 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bs 6 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Bs 6 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.