US Bridges

SH 6 SB over Cedar Creek

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of Grimes C/L · Structure no. 122370005004020

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,430
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 SB over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 6 SB over Cedar Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 94 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 9,430 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,770 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 6 SB
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.9 MI S of Grimes C/L
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21858, -96.05707
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,430 (2020)
Projected traffic11,770 by 2033
Trucks16%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$128,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 SB over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SH 6 SB over Cedar 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 August 2024.

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

About 9,430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 SB over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 SB over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.