SH 6 over Keegans Bayou
GoodFort Bend County, Texas · 4.35 MI N of US 90A · Structure no. 120800168506032
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57,901
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Keegans Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 6 over Keegans Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 44 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 57,901 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,330 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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 Keegans Bayou built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is SH 6 over Keegans Bayou 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 Keegans Bayou carry?
About 57,901 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Keegans Bayou?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Keegans Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.