US Bridges

SH 6 Sbfr over Brays Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.4 MI S of FM 1093 · Structure no. 121020168505041

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,631
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 Sbfr over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SH 6 Sbfr over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 7,631 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 6 Sbfr
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location1.4 MI S of FM 1093
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7153, -95.64436
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,631 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 Sbfr over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 Sbfr over Brays Bayou 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 6 Sbfr over Brays Bayou carry?

About 7,631 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 Sbfr 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 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 Sbfr over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.