SH 6 over South Mayde Creek
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020168505009
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,735
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over South Mayde Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over South Mayde Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 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 23,735 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,600 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 over South Mayde Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is SH 6 over South Mayde Creek 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 South Mayde Creek carry?
About 23,735 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over South Mayde Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over South Mayde Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.