FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 6 WFR

Carrying SH 6 WFR over MILLICAN CREEK

2.41 MI SE OF FM 159, Brazos, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 6 WFR

The SH 6 WFR bridge in Brazos, Texas carries SH 6 WFR over MILLICAN CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1980, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 29.9 meters (98 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SH 6 WFR compares

▲ 12.5
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Texas bridges
370
Bridges in Brazos
SH 6 WFR 40.8 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Last Reconstructed
1980
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
29.9 m (98 ft)
Deck Width
20.2 m (66 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
90 vehicles/day
Structure Number
170210005002011

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 6 WFR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SH 6 WFR against other structures in Brazos and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SH 6 WFR?

SH 6 WFR in Brazos, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 6 WFR inspected?

SH 6 WFR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 90 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 6 WFR is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SH 6 WFR?

SH 6 WFR has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 6 WFR?

SH 6 WFR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 6 WFR and does age affect safety?

SH 6 WFR was built in 1932, making it 94 years old and last reconstructed in 1980.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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