US Bridges

SH 6 over FM 521 UPRR Mckeeverrd

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 4.0 MI NW of SH 288 · Structure no. 120800019201074

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,250 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
40,858
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over FM 521 UPRR Mckeeverrd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over FM 521 UPRR Mckeeverrd in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 40,858 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,140 by 2033. The structure is 1,250 ft (381 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 6
CrossesFM 521 UPRR Mckeeverrd
Location4.0 MI NW of SH 288
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5077, -95.46183
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,250 ft (381 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,858 (2018)
Projected traffic52,140 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over FM 521 UPRR Mckeeverrd built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 over FM 521 UPRR Mckeeverrd 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 6 over FM 521 UPRR Mckeeverrd carry?

About 40,858 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over FM 521 UPRR Mckeeverrd?

The structure is 1,250 ft (381 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over FM 521 UPRR Mckeeverrd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.