US Bridges

US 96 SB over SH 327

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 0.70 MI SW of US 96 Bus · Structure no. 201010006505145

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,608
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 SB over SH 327 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 96 SB over SH 327 in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,608 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,854 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 96 SB
CrossesSH 327
Location0.70 MI SW of US 96 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 96
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34037, -94.15075
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,608 (2022)
Projected traffic7,854 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 96 SB over SH 327 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 96 SB over SH 327 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 SH 327 carry?

About 5,608 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 96 SB over SH 327?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 96 SB over SH 327?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.