US Bridges

US 96 NB over Village Creek N Relief

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 5.40 MI N of US 69 · Structure no. 201010006505057

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
12,029
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 NB over Village Creek N Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 96 NB over Village Creek N Relief in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 76 years old, older 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 12,029 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,605 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 96 NB
CrossesVillage Creek N Relief
Location5.40 MI N of US 69
RouteU.S. Route 96
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29612, -94.18523
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,029 (2024)
Projected traffic30,605 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 96 NB over Village Creek N Relief built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is US 96 NB over Village Creek N Relief 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 96 NB over Village Creek N Relief carry?

About 12,029 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 96 NB over Village Creek N Relief?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 96 NB over Village Creek N Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.