US 96 SB over Silsbee Creek
GoodHardin County, Texas · 1.60 MI SW of SH 327 · Structure no. 201010006505150
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,008
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 96 SB over Silsbee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 96 SB over Silsbee Creek in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,008 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,152 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 41 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SB over Silsbee Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 96 SB over Silsbee 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 96 SB over Silsbee Creek carry?
About 6,008 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 96 SB over Silsbee Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 96 SB over Silsbee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.