SH 6 over Oyster Creek
GoodFort Bend County, Texas · 5.3 MI NW of FM 521 · Structure no. 120800019201040
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,398
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over Oyster Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 49,398 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,180 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 over Oyster Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 6 over Oyster 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 6 over Oyster Creek carry?
About 49,398 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Oyster Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Oyster Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.