SH 6 over Cow Gully
FairGalveston County, Texas · 0.35 MI SE of FM 2004 · Structure no. 120850019204018
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,762
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Cow Gully is a concrete slab carrying SH 6 over Cow Gully in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 94 years old, older 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 14,762 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,930 by 2033. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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. |
| 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 Cow Gully built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is SH 6 over Cow Gully 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 Cow Gully carry?
About 14,762 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Cow Gully?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Cow Gully?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.