SH 6 over Brays Bayou
FairHarris County, Texas · 1.4 MI S of FM1093 · Structure no. 121020168505016
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53,009
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Brays Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 53,009 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,180 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 over Brays Bayou built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is SH 6 over Brays Bayou 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 6 over Brays Bayou carry?
About 53,009 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Brays Bayou?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Brays Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.