US 96 NB over Village Creek Draw
FairHardin County, Texas · 2.35 MI SW of SH 327 · Structure no. 201010006505102
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,823
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 96 NB over Village Creek Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 96 NB over Village Creek Draw in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,823 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,152 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 96 NB over Village Creek Draw built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 96 NB over Village Creek Draw 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 96 NB over Village Creek Draw carry?
About 5,823 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 96 NB over Village Creek Draw?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 96 NB over Village Creek Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.