US Bridges

SH 6 Nb/Sl 340 SB over Brazos River

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 4.0 Mi. E. of US 77 · Structure no. 091610025809456

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
630 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,226
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 Nb/Sl 340 SB over Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 Nb/Sl 340 SB over Brazos River in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8,226 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,575 by 2037. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 6 Nb/Sl 340 SB
CrossesBrazos River
Location4.0 Mi. E. of US 77
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53593, -97.07377
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length630 ft (192 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,226 (2017)
Projected traffic11,575 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 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 Nb/Sl 340 SB over Brazos River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 Nb/Sl 340 SB over Brazos River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 Nb/Sl 340 SB over Brazos River carry?

About 8,226 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 Nb/Sl 340 SB over Brazos River?

The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 Nb/Sl 340 SB over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.