US 96 SB over Village Creek
GoodHardin County, Texas · 4.55 MI N of US 69 · Structure no. 201010006505124
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,670 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,202
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 96 SB over Village Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 96 SB over Village Creek 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 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 10,202 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,303 by 2042. The structure is 1,670 ft (509 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 96 SB over Village Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 96 SB over Village Creek 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 SB over Village Creek carry?
About 10,202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 96 SB over Village Creek?
The structure is 1,670 ft (509 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 96 SB over Village Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.