US 96 SB over Village Creek Relief
FairHardin County, Texas · 5.15 MI N of US 69 · Structure no. 201010006505123
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,202
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 96 SB over Village Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 96 SB over Village Creek Relief in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 200 ft (61 m) long and 40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SB over Village Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 96 SB over Village Creek Relief 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 SB over Village Creek Relief carry?
About 10,202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 96 SB over Village Creek Relief?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 96 SB over Village Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.