FM 600 over Clear Fork Brazos River
FairJones County, Texas · 5.52 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 081280203202003
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 232 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 728
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 600 over Clear Fork Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 600 over Clear Fork Brazos River in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 69 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 728 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2033. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 600 over Clear Fork Brazos River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is FM 600 over Clear Fork Brazos River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does FM 600 over Clear Fork Brazos River carry?
About 728 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM 600 over Clear Fork Brazos River?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns FM 600 over Clear Fork Brazos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.