US Bridges

SH 6 SB Conn over US 290

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 1.8 MI W of FM 1488 · Structure no. 122370005004153

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,370 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,330
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 SB Conn over US 290 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 SB Conn over US 290 in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9,330 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,060 by 2033. The structure is 2,370 ft (722.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 6 SB Conn
CrossesUS 290
Location1.8 MI W of FM 1488
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates30.116, -96.07621
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,370 ft (722.4 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,330 (2013)
Projected traffic13,060 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SB Conn over US 290 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 SB Conn over US 290 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 SB Conn over US 290 carry?

About 9,330 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 SB Conn over US 290?

The structure is 2,370 ft (722.4 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 SB Conn over US 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.