US Bridges

US 96 NB over Village Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Texas · 4.55 MI N of US 69 · Structure no. 201010006505059

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,672 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,202
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 NB over Village Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 96 NB over Village Creek 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 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 10,202 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,303 by 2042. The structure is 1,672 ft (509.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 96 NB
CrossesVillage Creek
Location4.55 MI N of US 69
RouteU.S. Route 96
CountyHardin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28557, -94.19203
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+36 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,672 ft (509.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,202 (2022)
Projected traffic15,303 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$118,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 96 NB over Village Creek built?

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

What condition is US 96 NB over Village 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 April 2024.

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

About 10,202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 96 NB over Village Creek?

The structure is 1,672 ft (509.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 96 NB over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.