US Bridges

US 96 NB over Village Creek Relief

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 5.15 MI N of US 69 · Structure no. 201010006505058

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20,403
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 NB over Village Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying US 96 NB over Village Creek Relief in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1949, 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 20,403 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,605 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 96 NB
CrossesVillage Creek Relief
Location5.15 MI N of US 69
RouteU.S. Route 96
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29149, -94.18632
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,403 (2022)
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 Relief built?

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

What condition is US 96 NB over Village Creek 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 Relief carry?

About 20,403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 96 NB over Village Creek Relief?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 96 NB over Village Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.