US Bridges

SH 6 over Horsepen Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.00 MI N of FM 529 · Structure no. 121020168505029

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,314
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Horsepen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 6 over Horsepen Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 42,314 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,120 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesHorsepen Creek
Location1.00 MI N of FM 529
RouteState Highway 6
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8924, -95.6405
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,314 (2020)
Projected traffic57,120 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 over Horsepen Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SH 6 over Horsepen 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 Horsepen Creek carry?

About 42,314 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Horsepen Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.