SH 6 over Langham Creek
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of FM 529 · Structure no. 121020168505030
- 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
- 41,301
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Langham Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 6 over Langham 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 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 41,301 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 105 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Langham 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 Langham 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 Langham Creek carry?
About 41,301 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Langham Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over Langham Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.