SH 6 over Fort Bend Parkway
FairFort Bend County, Texas · 3.6 MI S of FM 2234 · Structure no. 120800019201057
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 546 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 58,115
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Fort Bend Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over Fort Bend Parkway in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 58,115 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2038. The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 over Fort Bend Parkway built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 6 over Fort Bend Parkway 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 6 over Fort Bend Parkway carry?
About 58,115 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Fort Bend Parkway?
The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Fort Bend Parkway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.