SH 6 over Oyster Creek
GoodFort Bend County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of US 90A · Structure no. 120800168506018
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 201 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,662
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 6 over Oyster Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 58 years old, older 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 45,662 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,260 by 2033. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 6 over Oyster Creek carry?
About 45,662 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Oyster Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Oyster Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.