US Bridges

US 96 Bus over Draw

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of FM 92 · Structure no. 201010006514021

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,785
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 Bus over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 96 Bus over Draw in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 100 years old, older 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 1,785 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,499 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 96 Bus
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI E of FM 92
RouteState Highway 96
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34912, -94.15434
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,785 (2022)
Projected traffic2,499 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 96 Bus over Draw built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 96 Bus over Draw 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 Bus over Draw carry?

About 1,785 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 96 Bus over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 96 Bus over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.