SH 6 over Highland Bayou D.C.
GoodGalveston County, Texas · 0.60 MI NW of FM 2004 · Structure no. 120850019204031
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 251 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,920
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Highland Bayou D.C. is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over Highland Bayou D.C. in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 12,920 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,530 by 2033. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 86 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Highland Bayou D.C. built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 6 over Highland Bayou D.C. 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 6 over Highland Bayou D.C. carry?
About 12,920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Highland Bayou D.C.?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Highland Bayou D.C.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.