US Bridges

Old Beaumont HWY over US 96

Fair

Hardin County, Texas · 3.05 MI S of SH 327 · Structure no. 201010006505105

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
371 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Beaumont HWY over US 96 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Beaumont HWY over US 96 in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2042. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Beaumont HWY
CrossesUS 96
Location3.05 MI S of SH 327
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31084, -94.18578
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2022)
Projected traffic131 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Beaumont HWY over US 96 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Beaumont HWY over US 96 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 Old Beaumont HWY over US 96 carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Beaumont HWY over US 96?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Beaumont HWY over US 96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.